List of mythological objects (Hindu Mythology)
Mythological objects encompass a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in Hindu mythology.
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Armour
- Armor of Karna - It was an Armor. Known as Kavacha, and was impenetrable even to heavenly weapons. It was granted by Lord Surya at birth
- Srivatsa - It was a Shield.Shield of Vishnu, a symbol worshiped and revered by the Hindus, said to be manifested in the god's chest.
Arrows
- Pashupatastra-.It was an Arrow of an irresistible and most destructive personal weapon of Shiva and Kali, discharged by the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow the Pashupatastra is capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings.
- Varunastra-. It was an Arrow of a water weapon (a storm) according to the Indian scriptures, incepted by Varuna. In stories it is said to assume any weapon's shape, just like water
- Astra-. It was Normally an Arrow it was a supernatural weapon, presided over by a specific deity. To summon or use an astra required knowledge of a specific incantation/invocation, when armed
- Brahmastra- An Arrow described in a number of the Puranas, it was considered the deadliest weapon. It was said that when the Brahmastra was discharged, there was neither a counterattack nor a defense that could stop it.
- Narayanastra-an Arrow.the personal missile of Vishnu in his Narayana form.
- Arrow of Brahma-the demi-god Rama faced the demon king of Sri-Lanka, Ravana. Rama fired the arrow of Brahma that had been imparted to him by Agastya. The arrow of Brahma burst Ravana's navel, and returned to Rama's quiver.
- Brahmanda astra-In the epic Mahabharata, it is said that the weapon manifests with the all five heads of Lord Brahma as its tip. Brahma earlier lost his fifth head when he fought with Lord Shiva. This weapon is said to possess the power to destroy entire solar system or Brahmand, the 14 realms according to Hindu cosmology
- Brahmashirsha astra-It is thought that the Brahmashirsha astra is the evolution of the Brahmastra, and 4 times stronger than Brahmastra. The weapon manifests with the four heads of Lord Brahma as its tip. When it strikes an area it will cause complete destruction and nothing will grow, not even a blade of grass, for the next 12 years. It will not rain for 12 years in that area, and everything including metal and earth become poisoned.
Swords
- Pattayudha- It was Divine Sword of Lord Virabhadra Commander of Lord Shiva's Armies.
- Asi- a legendary sword mentioned in the epic Mahabharata
- Nandaka, or Nandaki-is the sword of the Hindu god Vishnu.
- Chandrahasa-Sword of Ravana granted by Maha Shiva as boon.
Tridents
- Trishula-The trident of Shiva, stylized by some as used as a missile weapon and often included a crossed stabilizer to facilitate flight when thrown. Considered to be the most powerful weapon.
- Trident of Madhu-It was given as boon by Shiva to Madhu Rakshasa. The he gave it to his son Lavanasura.It was most powerful weapon.It destroy everyone who directly fight with it,s master
Bows
- Pinaka- The great bow of Shiva, arrows fired from the bow could not be intercepted
- Vijaya (also Vijaya Dhanush)- the bow of Karna, one of the greatest hero of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.The bow of Indra also called as Vijaya.
- Gandiva- created by Brahma and given by Varuna to Arjuna on Agni's request and used by Arjuna during the Kurukshetra War
- Kodandam-Rama's bow.
- Ajagav - Shiva Dhanush (Shiva's bow)- a bow given by Shiva to Janaka and broken by Rama during Sita's swayamvara
- Sharanga- the bow of the Hindu God Vishnu
- Sharkha - The bow of Krishna.
Clubs
- Kaladanda- the staff of Death is a special and lethal club used by God Yama or God of Naraka or Hell in Hindu mythology. It is very ferocious weapon. It was once granted by Brahma, God of creation. It was the ultimate weapon; once fired it would kill anybody before it no matter what boons he had to protect himself
- Gada-the main weapon of the Hindu god Hanuman, an avatara of Shiva
- Kaumodaki-Kaumodaki is the gada (mace) of the Hindu god Vishnu||
- Mace of Bhima-It was presented by Mayasura. It was as weapon of Danavas King Vrishaparva
Vehicles
- Pushpaka Vimana, or Dandu Monara- king Ravana's flying machine in Ramayana
- Surya's chariot- a chariot drawn by seven horses
- Hansa Yukta Vimana - a flying machine/ personal plane of Lord Brahma, looks like driven by swans and of completely white colour
Ornaments & Jewels
- Kaustubha- is a divine jewel or "Mani", which is in the possession of Lord Vishnu
- Vaidurya- most precious of all stones, sparkling beauty beyond compare, the stone worn by the goddess Lakshmi
- Chintamani - a wish-fulfilling jewel, anything wished by holding it in the hands can be availed
Drinks
- Amrita-the drink of the gods which grants them immortality
- Soma-|It is described as being prepared by extracting juice from the stalks of a certain plant. In both Vedic and Zoroastrian tradition, the name of the drink and the plant are the same, and also personified as a divinity, the three forming a religious or mythological unity.
- Halahala-The Samudra Manthan process released a number of things from the Ocean of Milk. One was the lethal poison known asHalahala.This terrified the gods and demons because the poison was so powerful that it could destroy all of creation.Shiva consumed the poison in an act to protect the universe.
Herbs & Plants
- Sanjeevani- is a magical herb which has the power to cure any malady. It was believed that medicines prepared from this herb could revive a dead person.
- Kalpavriksha - also known as kalpataru, kalpadruma or kalpapādapa, is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Hindu mythology
Musical Instruments
- Nandni Vardhanam - The Conch of Satyaki
- Panchajanya - The god of preservation, Vishnu, is said to hold a special conch, Panchajanya, that represents life, as it has come out of life-giving waters.
Miscellaneous
- Pasha- .It was Rope of a supernatural weapon depicted in Hindu iconography. Hindu deities such as Ganesha, Yama and Varuna are depicted with the pasha in their hands. The pasha is used to bind a foe's arms and legs or for hunting animals
- Parashu- the battle-axe of Shiva who gave it to Parashurama.
- Sudarshana Chakra- a legendary spinning disc like weapon used by the Hindu God Vishnu
- Vajra-the lightning bolts of Indra
- Elephant goad-The Hindu god Ganesha is often depicted holding an elephant goad in his right upper arm
- Vel- is a divine javelin (spear) associated with Hindu war god
- Akshay tunir- inexhaustible quiver of arrows of Arjuna.
- Halayudha - A plough used as weapon by Balaram.
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