Knowing the significance of 10 objects in Devi Durga’s hands
Knowing the significance of 10 objects in Devi Durga’s hands
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Durgapuja or Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated festivals among the Hindus in India. The festival is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal and Navratri in other parts of the country. The festival is celebrated during “Devi Paksha” which falls between September and October every year.
We observe Devi Durga ornamented with 10 objects in her 10 hands. As per Hindu mythology, Devi Durga was gifted with these 10 objects or weapons to win over the demon or Asur. But all these objects have some literal meaning which we all need to know. So, scroll down to know about the significance of these objects in Devi Durga’s hand.
Conch
Conch denotes that Devi Durga is the creator of the world. Conch is the symbol of Primeval sound “OM” from which the Universe has created.
Chakra
Chakra is another prime object in Devi Durga’s hand, and it denotes that the entire Universe is rotating around the Goddess. Devi Durga is in the centre of all phenomena.
Sword
Sword symbolizes the intelligence of human intellect to make a difference between evil and good. In another way, it denotes a protective weapon.
Bow and Arrow
God Surya and Bayu gifted Bow and Arrow to Devi Durga. It symbolizes energy or power.
Lotus
Wow such an amazing post regarding knowing the significance of 10 objects in devi duga hands. I did not know that denotes that the charka define that entire Universe is rotating around the Goddess and Devi Durga is in the centre of all phenomena.
Wow, this is amazing. I wasn’t aware of this. You might have done proper research to find their significance. Great work
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What a wonderful post is this. I have read about these earlier and it was very good to read about it again.
Wow, this post is truly amazing. I got to know about so many siginaficance about Maa Durga thanks for letting us know about this In details
I wasnt aware of the significance behind the 10 objects, thanks for enlightening me on the same. Happy Navratri ????????
Just woww.. I have never thought of the significance behind the objects that Maa Durga holds in her hand. This post is amazing and worth sharing with kids as well.
Thank you for this one???????????????? I live in Kolkata and with durga puja coming my daughter read this article with me and enjoyed grasping all the knowledge ????
I must say this is one of those posts that made me left my mouth hanging open while reading in amusement. Having not much idea about Indian culture, I must me honest that I’m full of curiosity when it comes to your very illustrative gods. Appreciate you explaining more about it.
Durga Puja is the only festival I look upto throughout the year. I learnt so much from this post. Thanks for sharing.