ArtifactImmortality nectar
Amrita
The nectar sought by gods and asuras is central to the churning of the ocean and its contested distribution.
Global Rank #12 / 339
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Artifacts, Divine Treasures & Relics.
Sacred objects, divine treasures, instruments, vehicles and relic traditions.
53 Artifacts & Relics
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ArtifactPoison
Halahala
The ocean’s churning produces a devastating poison which Shiva receives in the Puranic narrative.
Global Rank #19 / 339
ArtifactSacred icon
Shiva Linga
The linga is a sacred form of Shiva with diverse theological and ritual interpretations, not one portable object with a single ownership chain.
Global Rank #20 / 339
ArtifactGem
Kaustubha Mani
The Kaustubha jewel emerges from the churning of the ocean and adorns Vishnu.
Global Rank #21 / 339
ArtifactSacred linga
Atmalinga
Gokarna’s Atmalinga tradition connects Shiva, Ravana and Ganesha. Its local narrative is identified as a tradition, not archaeological proof.
Global Rank #69 / 339
ArtifactWish-fulfilling jewel
Chintamani
Chintamani denotes a wish-fulfilling jewel in several Indian religious traditions; it does not have one universal ownership history.
Global Rank #70 / 339
ArtifactWish-fulfilling tree
Kalpavriksha
The wish-fulfilling tree is an image of divine abundance; named trees and origin accounts differ across sources.
Global Rank #71 / 339
ArtifactMedicinal herb
Sanjivani
The life-restoring herb belongs to the account of Hanuman’s search for medicine for the wounded warriors.
Global Rank #72 / 339
ArtifactSacred stone
Shaligrama
Shaligrama stones are worshipped as forms of Vishnu; this is a class of sacred stones rather than one unique relic.
Global Rank #136 / 339
ArtifactNectar vessel
Amrita Kalasha
The vessel of nectar appears with Dhanvantari; the container is distinct from the nectar it holds.
Global Rank #137 / 339
ArtifactArmour
Karna’s Kavacha
Karna’s natural armour is removed and given to Indra in exchange for the Vasavi dart, together with his earrings.
Global Rank #138 / 339
ArtifactEarrings
Karna’s Kundala
Karna’s natural earrings accompany the armour he gives Indra; these objects are distinct from Aditi’s earrings.
Global Rank #139 / 339
ArtifactAerial vehicle
Pushpaka Vimana
The Pushpaka vehicle passes through the stories of Kubera, Ravana and Rama’s return from Lanka.
Global Rank #140 / 339
ArtifactGem
Syamantaka Mani
The Syamantaka jewel links Surya, Satrajit, Prasena, Jambavan and Krishna in a story of accusation and restitution.
Global Rank #141 / 339
ArtifactCelestial tree
Parijata
The Parijata tree links the celestial garden and Krishna’s return from the Naraka episode.
Global Rank #142 / 339
ArtifactGarland
Vaijayanti Mala
The Vaijayanti garland is an attribute of Vishnu and Krishna in devotional iconography.
Global Rank #143 / 339
ArtifactRitual drink
Soma
Soma is a pressed sacrificial drink in Vedic hymns. This substance record is distinct from Soma as a deity.
Global Rank #144 / 339
ArtifactFood vessel
Akshaya Patra
The inexhaustible vessel supports the Pandavas’ hospitality during exile, with narrative conditions on its daily use.
Global Rank #186 / 339