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# the eight weapons # [[a]] group of eight weapons (also called aşţavajra) that are used by eight of major divinities, namel

# with powerful weapons

==Weapons of Kāmeśvari==

# the generic term for weapons of any kind and category.

Weapons used were divided into two broad categories: # Śastras - Śastras were weapons used by directly holding them in hand. Swords belong to this category.

...''' : Balarāma, Kṛṣṇa’s elder brother, is equipped with two weapons. These weapons are the hala and the [[musala]] (the pestle). Hence he is known as Halāyud

Most of the gods are shown with weapons of various kinds. One of the common weapons is the [[gadā]] or mace. The [[gadā]] of [[Viṣṇu]] is named as ‘Kau

# with variegated/ picturesque weapons

...pes of enemies who either/or (i) sets fire (ii) poisons (iii) attacks with weapons (iv) robs and plunders wealth and property which may threaten the life of t

<br>She who kills difficult [[asuras]] , She who wears difficult weapons, <br>She who is a fierce mace , She who wears difficult weapons.

...rrounded by the sages [[Bhṛgu]] and [[Mārkaṇḍeya]] and also the āyudhas or weapons as personified [[deities]] like:

...are shown not only with many hands but also with several objects including weapons. One such is the paraśu<ref>He is also called as khaṇḍaparaśu.</ref>

...to avenge which he tried to help Karņa kill [[arjuna]] by hiding among his weapons. His help was refused by Karņa when he spotted him, and he was sent away,

...ious gods and goddesses are often shown with āyudhas<ref>Āyudhas means the weapons or implements.</ref> in their hands. One such [[Āyudha|āyudha]], of the s

...onferred a long life and immense power along with immunity against several weapons, Bhaṇḍāsura started harassing [[Indra]] and other gods. Then Indra per

The weapons and implements that gods hold in their hands are often given special names.

...s rained down on them. Krishna fired multiple arrows and destroyed all the weapons. In this manner Krishna destroyed countless other mystical barriers and fin ...'s palace was guarded by the five-headed demon Mura. Mura hurled countless weapons at Krishna, but Krishna shot each one down with his bow and arrow. Then Kri

...] of the pantheon have certain objects held in their hands, including some weapons, as distinguishing marks. Though [[Śiva]] has the [[triśula]]<ref>[[Triś

According to legends, the 5 Pandavas visited this place, kept their weapons under [[a]] tree, worshiped Sri Maha Prathyangira [[Devi]] and roamed the f The Devi is seated on the chariot with 4 lions, 8 arms with weapons possessing Lion's face.

...rrior woman, with eight, ten, twelve or eighteen arms, brandishing various weapons, riding a lion, and slaying the mighty [[asura]] who takes the form of [[a]