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The khanda (Sanskrit: खड्ग) is a double-edge straight sword originating from the Indian subcontinent. The Rajput warrior clans venerated the khanda as a weapon of great prestige. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India .
Pages in category "Indian swords" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. ... Khanda (sword) M. Moplah sword; N. Nandaka; P. Pata (sword ...
Indra Kaakam - The sword of Indra; having a crescent shaped tip. Khanda - The khanda is a symbol of Shiva. Khanda often appears in Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh scriptures and art. Kharga - The Sword of Kali, which slaughters demons indiscriminately and without mercy. Nandaka - Is the sword of the Hindu god, Vishnu.
The Indian swords have been also used by Arabians [4] and Europeans since medieval times. [5] Swords have culturally influenced the iconography and culture of India. [6] Sikhs consider sword to be holy and the Sikh emblem (Khanda (Sikh symbol)) depicts a doubled-edged sword surrounded by a circle and two curved swords. [7]
Indian swords (1 C, 15 P) P. ... Pages in category "South Asian swords" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. ... Khanda (sword) P. Pata (sword)
Khanda, (also Mahābhārata Sword), Khanda is represented as wisdom cutting through ignorance. In Hinduism, the Khanda is a symbol of Shiva. Khanda often appears in Rajput history but later on, it was used by Sikh warriors, scriptures, and art. Nandaka (also Nandaki), the sword of the Hindu god Vishnu.
Indian swords (1 C, 15 P) K. Kalarippayattu (2 C, 9 P) T. Tamil martial arts (7 P) Pages in category "Indian martial arts" ... Khanda (sword) Kirpan; Kurunthadi; L ...
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