Durga’s Weapons Of War
The gods who witnessed the creation of Durga, offered their powerful weapons and adorned her ten arms with the power to destroy the tyrant asura.
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Sudarshan Chakra: The Sacred Discus of Vishnu
Lord Shiva gave Vishnu the Sudarshan Chakra which consists of two discs rotating in opposite directions with each disc having more than a million sharp spikes on its edges.
Indra’s Vajra
Indra first used his Vajra to destroy an asura called Vritra, who is an embodiment of the drought in the Rig Veda.
Karttikeya’s Spear
The celestial weapon wielded by the god of war is the focus of a south Indian festival.
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Krishna and Narakasura
Indra was at his wit’s end – the impertinent demon Narakasura had stolen his mother’s earrings! Lord Krishna, always helpful, agreed to confront the enemy. But seated on Garuda, his trusty eagle, and accompanied by the gentle Satyabhama, would Krishna be able to overcome Narakasura’s formidable defences? Would his gleaming discus ever find its mark? This is the story of why the first of four days of Diwali - the Festival of Lights is named after Naraka!
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