Multiple arms is indeed, I would say, a reference to Indian beliefs/practices.
As "Secretrussianspy" correctly points out, Shiva "destroys to build". Shiva is a part of the Trimurti: Brahma = Creator, Vishnu = Preserver, and Shiva = Destroyer.
Multiple arms are, as I understand it, a way to express in a statue/painting that the god has many aspects and powers. Hands are positioned in ways to communicate meaning (see "Mudras").
Other gods have multiple arms, perhaps particularly here "Durga". I think she thinks she is expressing her inner Durga/Gaia/Earth Mother, with this.
Also, I would not discount the possibility that someone with poor understanding of the terms, concepts and gods was using it to express the idea of "Destruction"; however I think it more likely the idea was to express the idea that this woman is godly and powerful.
Anyone else notice the Shiva reference in the makeup photo?
Shiva the destroyer, that is...
Shiva is known for starting over, rebirth. Destroying something so it can be born again and start new.
good catch
Multiple arms is indeed, I would say, a reference to Indian beliefs/practices.
As "Secretrussianspy" correctly points out, Shiva "destroys to build". Shiva is a part of the Trimurti: Brahma = Creator, Vishnu = Preserver, and Shiva = Destroyer.
Multiple arms are, as I understand it, a way to express in a statue/painting that the god has many aspects and powers. Hands are positioned in ways to communicate meaning (see "Mudras").
Other gods have multiple arms, perhaps particularly here "Durga". I think she thinks she is expressing her inner Durga/Gaia/Earth Mother, with this.
Also, I would not discount the possibility that someone with poor understanding of the terms, concepts and gods was using it to express the idea of "Destruction"; however I think it more likely the idea was to express the idea that this woman is godly and powerful.