2022 - Mata Sherawali | Mint Souvenir Token

The first coloured silver souvenir token was released in 2022 on Mata Sherawali to mark the occasion of Navaratri. 

Goddess Sherawali is one of the numerous names of Durga. Mother Goddess is referred as Sheravali Maa mostly in North India. Goddess Durga is known as Sherawali Mata as her Vahana or vehicle is a lion or tiger. 

Legend has it that Goddess Durga appeared mounted on a lion in the battle against demon Mahisha. She then defeats the buffalo-headed demon. In some rare images, the lion is depicted as attacking the demon. One can see sculptures of lion or tiger on many temples dedicated to Goddess Durga. Bhajans praising the Shervali form of Goddess Durga are very popular in North India.

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