Adishakti or the Divine Mother took the incarnation of Maa Durga to slay Mahisasur

Adishakti or the Divine Mother took the incarnation of Maa Durga to slay Mahisasur

These are the 10 divine weapons Maa Durga acquired to become Mashisasur Mardini-

These are the 10 divine weapons Maa Durga acquired to become Mashisasur Mardini-

1. Trishul This three pointed sacred weapon was given to Maa Durga by Her husband Lord Shiva. The three points of the Trishul represent the past, the present, and the future. The center spike represents the soul

1. Trishul This three pointed sacred weapon was given to Maa Durga by Her husband Lord Shiva. The three points of the Trishul represent the past, the present, and the future. The center spike represents the soul

2. Sword Lord Ganesh gave the sword to His Mother Maa Durga and it symbolizes intellect and wisdom to help Her carry out Her responsibilities with clarity

2. Sword Lord Ganesh gave the sword to His Mother Maa Durga and it symbolizes intellect and wisdom to help Her carry out Her responsibilities with clarity

3. Sudarshan Chakra The divine Sudarshan Chakra was gifted to Maa Durga by Lord Vishnu and it represents the center of creation

3. Sudarshan Chakra The divine Sudarshan Chakra was gifted to Maa Durga by Lord Vishnu and it represents the center of creation

4. Vajra Popularly known as the thunderbolt, the Vajra was given to Maa Durga by Lord Indra and it represents firmness of character, determination, and supreme power.

4. Vajra Popularly known as the thunderbolt, the Vajra was given to Maa Durga by Lord Indra and it represents firmness of character, determination, and supreme power.

5. Bow & Arrow The God of Wind or Vayu Dev gave bow and arrow to Maa Durga and the combination of these kinetic and potential powers produce energy to aim clearly

5. Bow & Arrow The God of Wind or Vayu Dev gave bow and arrow to Maa Durga and the combination of these kinetic and potential powers produce energy to aim clearly

6. Spear The spear or javelin was given to Maa Durga by God of Fire or Agni Dev and it represents pure, fiery power to destroy every obstacle

6. Spear The spear or javelin was given to Maa Durga by God of Fire or Agni Dev and it represents pure, fiery power to destroy every obstacle

7. Conch Shell The God of Sea or Varun Dev came Maa Durga the conch shell, the sound of which will destroy negative energy and help aspirers to reach their goal easily

7. Conch Shell The God of Sea or Varun Dev came Maa Durga the conch shell, the sound of which will destroy negative energy and help aspirers to reach their goal easily

8. Axe Lord Vishwakarma gave Maa Durga the axe to kill all evil powers and choke it to death

8. Axe Lord Vishwakarma gave Maa Durga the axe to kill all evil powers and choke it to death

9. Lotus The lotus is the symbol of Brahma which He gave to Maa Durga and it represents wisdom, as well as liberation through knowledge

9. Lotus The lotus is the symbol of Brahma which He gave to Maa Durga and it represents wisdom, as well as liberation through knowledge

10. Snake While a lot of representations of Durga show one hand empty in blessing, the tenth hand is supposed to be holding a snake as it symbolizes consciousness and the masculine energy of Shiva.

10. Snake While a lot of representations of Durga show one hand empty in blessing, the tenth hand is supposed to be holding a snake as it symbolizes consciousness and the masculine energy of Shiva.

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