Saranga or Sharanga is the celestial bow of the Hindu god Vishnu. This bow is known to destroy opponents easily. It was wielded by Lord Vishnu, Parashurama, Rama and Krishna (all are Lord Vishnu’s avataras). Lord Vishnu eliminated Mahishasur with this bow and also revived him back to maintain the respect of Brahma dev’s boon. […]
Parasu is the battle axe. The earlier specimens of this are light and graceful. The parasu of the archaic type consists of a steel blade that is fitted on a turned, light, wooden handle. The handle is sometimes fixed in a ring which is attached to the blade of the axe. Sometimes, however, the blade
Padma means the lotus flower which is seen as a significant symbol in Hinduism. The lotus is also a symbol of creation and is depicted in the iconography of the creator deities like Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. The flower is said to emanate the energy of creation from the union of Vishnu and Lakshmi
Vel or Sakti is the name applied to the spear. It consists of a metallic piece, either quadrangular or elliptical in shape, with a socket into which a long wooden handle is fixed. Sakti is most commonly attributed to Lord Kartikaya / Murugan who is god of war. Vel, as a symbol of divinity, is
Trisula or Trishula or Sula is the trident which is the favourite weapon of Lord Shiva. It is represented in many forms and the essential feature of all these is the triple metal pike ending in sharp points and mounted upon a long wooden handle. According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, the goddess Durga holds
The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. ’Thunderbolt’, IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). Vajra of Lord Indra In Hinduism, Vajra is associated with the god Indra and is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. The might of Vajra, made