Unit 3: Devatha Hasthas

Question 1

Brahma Hastha:

Answer 1

Chathura Hastha and Hamsaasya Hastha are held by left and right hands respectively. It is used in denoting Lord Brahma

Question 2

Shambhu Hastha:

Answer 2

Mrigasheersha and Tripathaka are held by left and right hands respectively. It is used to denote Lord Shiva

Question 3

Vishnu Hastha:

Answer 3

Both hands hold Tripataka Hastha. Used to denote Lord Vishnu.

Question 4

Saraswathi Hastha

Answer 4

Right hand holds Soochi Hastha and left hand holds Ardhachandra Hastha. Used to denote Goddess Saraswathi

Question 5

Parvathi Hastha:

Answer 5

Two Ardhachandra Hasthas Are held by left and right hand as Varada Hastha and Abhaya Hastha Respectively and the left hand is extended upwards and the right hand downwards. Abhaya is dispelling fear and varada is giving boons.
Used to denote Godess Parvathi

Question 6

Lakshmi Hastha:

Answer 6

Both hands hold Kapitta Hasthas near the respective shoulders. Used to denote Goddess Lakshmi

Question 7

Vighneshwara Hastha

Answer 7

Two Kapittha Hasthas are held in the front or on the chest. Used to denote Lord Vigneshwara.

Question 8

Shanmukha Hastha:

Answer 8

Trishoola Hastha in left hand and Shikara Hastha in right hand are extended upwards. Used to denote Lord Shanmukha