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What does Hindu Goddess Kali hold in her arms?

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Upper Left Hand (elevated) - Object: sword. Here the sword may be viewed as the sword of knowledge itself, that cuts the roots of ignorance.
Lower Left Hand (lowered) - Object: severed head. Importance: The removal of false consciousness away from the body.
Upper Right Hand (elevated) - Object: Abhaya Mudra. Importance: The removal of fears. Made by presenting the open palm out from the front of the body with fingers pointing upwards, as when one gestures a halt.
Lower Left Hand (lowered) - Object: Varada Mudra. Importance: The granting of boons or mercy. Made by presenting the open palm out from the front of the body with fingers pointing downwards, as when one gestures to another to take.

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