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"Many Arms: A Glimpse into the Divine Realm" Step into a world where deities and mythical beings reign supreme, their power embodied in their many arms. From the ancient times to the medieval era, artists have captured these awe-inspiring figures with intricate detail and profound symbolism. Tou Mu, known as the Goddess of the North Star, emerges from history's shadows in a 1922 artwork by an unknown creator. With her multiple arms outstretched, she guides lost souls towards enlightenment and protection. Intriguingly, a Four-Armed Bodhisattva from the 9th/10th century captivates our imagination. The unknown artist skillfully portrays this divine being who embodies compassion and wisdom through his four graceful limbs. Vishnu, one of Hinduism's most revered gods, appears in a Vijayanagar period artwork from the 15th century. Holding his iconic discus and conch shell with four arms extended elegantly, he symbolizes preservation and cosmic order. Brahma stands tall in a frontal posture dating back to the 10th century. This depiction showcases his four arms representing creation while exuding an aura of divinity that resonates across time. Shiva takes center stage as Lord of Dance during Chola period around the 10th/11th century. His dynamic form adorned with numerous arms evokes both destruction and creation—a mesmerizing portrayal capturing Shiva's eternal cosmic dance. The enigmatic Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) comes alive in a stunning piece created around the 15th century. With fierce eyes gazing forth from its many arms' embrace, it represents Vishnu's ferocious yet protective nature against evil forces. Karttikeya commands attention seated on a peacock during Ganga Period—an embodiment of valor leading divine armies against darkness—his multiple hands holding weapons that symbolize his supreme power.