Why are many Hindu Gods/Goddesses depicted with many arms? Do they represent anything?

by AsaKurai
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Many arms usually give indication of the abilities of that certain god. For example: One arm might mean that the god punishes, another arm might indicate that the god helps, creates, kills, etc.

Edit 1: Observe carefully what the god or gods hold in their hands. Those are hints of his/her abilities.