In hindu mythology Lion is the vahana(mount) of Goddess Durga who slayed Mahisasura the demon. Lion is the most fierce animal and rightly called as the King of the Jungle! Goddess Durga Riding a lion signifies the strength and ability of Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra people to fight their inner demons and emerge victorious! It also means that they have the need to tame their ego which is the biggest obstruction to self realization.