The ten arms symbolise how the Goddess protects her devotees in all 10 directions ... The gods who witnessed the creation of Durga, offered their powerful weapons and adorned the ten arms of ...

Goddess Durga, also known as Dashabhuja, is depicted with 10 weapons in her 10 hands. Each weapon holds a deep religious significance. Goddess Durga is depicted with 10 weapons in her 10 hands.

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...