In
Hinduism, Budhi Pallien (pronounced BOO-dee PAL-ee-en) is a fearsome
goddess of
forests and
jungles,
[1] who roams
northern
India, particularly
Assam, in the form of a
tiger. This wise goddess can change shape, from human to feline form and often travels with a companion tiger as she protects animals, with which she communicates.
[2]