Goddess Durga Riding Tiger, Warm Gold and Red
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Durga rides the tiger as her sacred vahana (vehicle), a symbol of her fierce warrior power and the raw, untamed force of divine feminine strength. In Hindu iconography, the tiger represents courage, ferocity, and the primal energy needed to vanquish demons—making Durga and her mount an inseparable pairing of ultimate cosmic protection and righteous warrior spirit.
- Stitch count: 300 x 337
- 30 colors in the palette
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300 x 337 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Durga, the fierce mother goddess of Hindu tradition, commands the center of this jewel-toned cross-stitch in a blaze of crimson and gold. Mounted on her tiger companion with weapons raised, she wears an ornate crown and elaborate jewelry, her fierce expression radiating divine protection. The warm orange backdrop creates an almost glowing halo effect around her sacred form, intensifying the spiritual energy of this advanced 300×300 stitch composition worked in 30 DMC thread colors.
This needlework demands skilled execution to capture the intricate details of Durga's elaborate costume, the tiger's striped musculature, and the fine gradations of gold metallic accents across her jewelry and crown. Stitched on Aida fabric with careful color blending, the piece showcases how counted cross-stitch can render mythological iconography with both strength and delicacy. A perfect project for intermediate-to-advanced stitchers seeking a spiritually resonant design with dramatic visual impact suitable for framing as sacred home décor or gifting to devotees.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 300 x 337 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 21.4 x 24.1 inches or 544 x 612 mm
Suggested Material Size: 27.3 x 30 inches or 694 x 762 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
