Trident

The “Trishul” was given by Lord Shiva, it symbolises multiple things: Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh), 3 Guna’s (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas), 3 Time Periods (Past, Present, Future).

Mace

The “Gada” was a gift by Kubera which symbolizes Love, Loyalty and Devotion.

Lotus

The gift from Lord Brahma, the “Padma” is a symbol of knowledge, wisdom and awakening to seek the eternal truth

Snake

A lot of representations of Durga shows one hand empty in blessing, or holding the "Trishul", the tenth hand is supposed to be holding a snake symbolising Consciousness and the Masculine Energy of Lord Shiva.

Conch

The God of the Ocean, Varuna gave the “Sankha” to the Goddess which symbolises “Aum”, the symbol of the sound of creation.

The Axe

Brahma’s son, Vishwakarma, who was the engineer and carpenter of gods, was responsible for constructing numerous divine weapons. He gifted the goddess an axe, which symbolizes the creative and destructive aspects of energy.

Thunderbolt

Gifted by Lord Indra, “Vajra” symbolises Firmness of Character, Determination, and Supreme Power.

Discus

The Sudarshan Chakra was a gift by Lord Vishnu and symbolises the Goddess as the centre of this universe as it revolves around her finger.

The Bow and Arrow

The "Dhanush” was gifted by Lord Vayu and the “Baan” by Lord Surya symbolises Energy the Bow as Potential Energy and the Arrow as Kinetic energy.

Sword

The “Khadga” was given by Lord Yama and symbolises Authority, Being Unbiased and Discrimination Between Good and Bad.

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