This terracotta statue of the goddess Durga is called Mahishasura Mardini, portrayed typically as a woman with ten weapons in her ten hands, killing a Demon called 'Mahishasura' to save the world as well as the haven from his tyranny.
Myth of ma Durga:
Goddess Durga has a significant following all over India( particularly in its eastern states). Durga is deified after spring and autumn harvests, particularly during the celebrations of Durga Puja and Navratri.
The most popular legend associated with the goddess is of her destroying of Mahishasura.
• Mahishasura was a partial- buffalo devil who did severe penance in order to delight Brahma, the creator. After several times, Brahma, satisfied with his devotion, came out before him.
• The demon unclosed his eyes and asked the god for eternity. Brahma denied, saying that all must die one day. Mahishasura yet thought for a bit and asked a boon that only a lady could be suitable to kill him. Brahma granted the boon and faded.
• Mahishasura started to torture innocent people. He captured heaven and wasn't in any kind of fear, as he allowed women to be helpless and weak.
• The devas were upset and they went to Trimurti. They all together combined their power and created a legionnaire woman with numerous arms.
• Durga reached before Mahishasura's palace. Durga destroyed each form of Mahishasura and at last, Durga slayed Mahishasura when he was taking form of buffalo.