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Weapons of Shiva.

Original records connected with Shiva’s divine or epic armament.

8 original profiles · 2 categories

Weapons

खट्वाङ्ग
Weapon

Skull-topped staff

Khatvanga

The khatvanga occurs in ascetic and Bhairava iconography; it is distinct from the king named Khatvanga.

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परशु
Weapon

Axe

Parashu

The axe is closely associated with Parashurama; Shaiva iconography also includes an axe.

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पिनाक
Weapon

Bow

Pinaka

Shiva’s bow is associated with the Janaka court and Rama’s bow-breaking episode.

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शूल
Weapon

Spear / pointed weapon

Shula

Shula is a weapon class and divine attribute; not every occurrence denotes the named Trishula.

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त्रिशूल
Weapon

Trident

Trishula

Shiva’s trident is an emblem and weapon in Shaiva iconography; its interpretations vary by tradition.

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Astras