- By Ridam Sharma
- Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
List Of Hindu Gods And Their Weapons: Hinduism is known for its 33 crore gods and goddesses and each of them has their unique weapons and symbolic powers that reflect their divine roles in the universe. For example, the almighty Vishnu has the Sudarshana Chakra (discus), which showcases the destruction of evil. Whereas, his wife Lakshmi is a goddess of wealth and is often depicted with a lotus that denotes purity and spiritual awakening. Trishula (trident) signifies the three aspects of life: creation, preservation, and destruction. It is the weapon of Shiva, the destroyer of evil. Maha Shivratri 2025, which is also celebrated to honour Lord Shiva will be celebrated this year on February 26. Lord Shiva also wields Damaru (drum) that symbolises the cosmic sound of creation.
These weapons of Hindu deities also act as a firm reminder of their strength and their sacred duty as protectors of the world. For example, goddess Durga is known for her ten arms and each of her arms holds many weapons like Sakti (spear) and Vajra (thunderbolt) to fight evil. Another goddess is Kali who wields a sword that signifies the cutting away of ego and arrogance.
Other righteous gods include the goddess of knowledge and art, Saraswati who holds a Veena (musical instrument) as her weapon, which symbolises art and learning. On the other hand, Hanuman the god of devotion and strength has a Gada (mace).
Lord Shiva's Weapon (Image Credit: Canva)
List Of Hindu Gods And Goddess With Their Weapons And Symbolic Powers
Each deity's weapon not only serves as a tool to win a battle but also has a spiritual representation in Hindu mythology. In this article, we have curated the list of different gods and goddesses along with their weapons and what powers they have.
| God/Goddess | Weapon(s) |
|---|---|
| Shiva | Trishula, Ekasha Gada, Pashupatastra |
| Vishnu | Sudarshana Chakra, Nandaka, Vaishnavastra |
| Indra | Vajra (Thunderbolt) |
| Kali | Kharga (Sword) |
| Durga | Shakti (Spear) |
| Murugan | Vel (Spear) |
| Yama | Samvarta Astra |
| Ganesha | Sakti (Hatchet-like weapon) |
| Hanuman | Mace or Staff |
| Parashurama | Parashu (Battle-Axe) |
| Kartikeya | Vel (Spear) |
| Brahma | Brahmastra |
| Rama | Bow and Arrow |
| Krishna | Sharanga (Bow), Sharkha |
| Barbarika | Teen Baan (Three Arrows) |
| Pradyumna | Nistrimsha (Sword) |
| Virabhadra | Pattayudha (Sword) |
| Kama | Pushpa Dhanu (Bow), Pushpa Shar (Floral Arrows) |
| Agni | Agneyastra |
| Varuna | Varunastra |
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