Ayudhapurusha

Glossary

The anthropomorphic representation of divine weapons in the Hindu pantheon. These personified weapons are depicted either in human form or as emerging from the weapon and sometimes include minor deities. The most common ayudhapurushas are associated with Vishnu.

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Ayudhapurusha%newline%The anthropomorphic representation of divine weapons in the Hindu pantheon. These personified weapons are depicted either in human form or as emerging from the weapon and sometimes include minor deities. The most common ayudhapurushas are associated with Vishnu.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Ayudhapurusha”. Accessed November 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/ayudhapurusha/
MLA	“Ayudhapurusha.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/ayudhapurusha/. Accessed 17, November, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Ayudhapurusha. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/ayudhapurusha/. (Accessed: 17, November, 2024)