According to mythology, Lord Yama, the God of Death, gave this weapon to the Goddess. The sword is a symbol of both death and justice. The axe is a symbol of both construction and destruction.

The Chitra Purnima is a Hindu festival dedicated to Chitragupta, who is the divine accountant and also the assistant to the God of Death, Lord Yama. As per the Hindu mythology, He is responsible for ...

where a special four-faced diya with four wicks is lit to honour Lord Yama, the god of death. This act symbolises the removal of fear, negative energy, and obstacles from one’s life, seeking ...