Chariot banner
Kapi Dhvaja
The ape-marked banner on Arjuna’s chariot is associated with Hanuman and distinguished from Hanuman himself.
The treasures
Sacred objects, divine treasures, instruments, vehicles and relic traditions.
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Chariot banner
The ape-marked banner on Arjuna’s chariot is associated with Hanuman and distinguished from Hanuman himself.
Armour
Karna’s natural armour is removed and given to Indra in exchange for the Vasavi dart, together with his earrings.
Earrings
Karna’s natural earrings accompany the armour he gives Indra; these objects are distinct from Aditi’s earrings.
Gem
The Kaustubha jewel emerges from the churning of the ocean and adorns Vishnu.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Kharva is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
Flute
Krishna’s flute is central to pastoral and devotional accounts of Vrindavana.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Kunda is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Mahapadma is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Makara is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Mukunda is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
Serpent jewel
Naga-jewel traditions include luminous gems on serpents’ hoods; accounts of a single removable magical jewel vary greatly.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Nila is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
One of the Nine Nidhis
Padma is one of the nine treasure names associated with Kubera. Lists and explanations vary; no physical form or individual magical ability is asserted here.
Krishna/Vishnu's conch
Panchajanya is Krishna’s conch, named at the opening of the Bhagavad Gita; personification accounts remain in its preserved dossier.
Celestial tree
The Parijata tree links the celestial garden and Krishna’s return from the Naraka episode.
Aerial vehicle
The Pushpaka vehicle passes through the stories of Kubera, Ravana and Rama’s return from Lanka.