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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gada_(mace)Gada (mace) - Wikipedia

    The gada (Sanskrit: गदा gadā, Kannada: ಗದೆ, Telugu: గద, Tamil: கதை, Malay: gedak, Old Tagalog: batuta) is a mallet or blunt mace from the Indian subcontinent. Made either of wood or metal, it consists essentially of a spherical head mounted on a shaft, with a spike on the top.

  2. mozartcultures.com › en › the-gada-a-weapon-for-the-godsThe Gada - A Weapon for The Gods - MozartCultures

    Apr 14, 2021 · The Gada, named after a powerful demon (Asura) of Hindu mythology that was capable of great destruction as it was of great good, was also the weapon of Vishnu, another deity, responsible for upholding the protection of the Universe.

  3. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Gada - Oxford Reference

    Overview. gada. Quick Reference. A weapon, constructed from wood or iron, and a proverbial index of strength, since it can be wielded only by the most powerful warriors, such as Bhīma and Duryodhana, who engage in a famous single combat with maces in the Śalyaparvan of the Mahābhārata.

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  5. www.metmuseum.org › art › collectionMace (Gada) | Indo-Persian | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Artwork Details. Overview. Provenance. References. Title: Mace (Gada) Date: 17th century. Culture: Indo-Persian. Medium: Steel, gold. Dimensions: L. 26 in. (66 cm); wt. 7 lb 0.7 oz (3.194 g) Classification: Shafted Weapons. Credit Line: Gift of Christian A. Zabriskie, 1936. Accession Number: 36.149.3. Learn more about this artwork.

  6. spiritualculture.org › mace-gadaMace (Gada) - Hinduism

    Feb 25, 2024 · The mace, known as "Gada" in Sanskrit, is a symbolic weapon associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. 25/02/2024 09:00 120. Table of content. Symbol of Authority and Power: Destruction of Ignorance: Moral and Physical Strength: Balance and Justice: Connection to Lord Hanuman: Symbol of Leadership: Weapon Against Evil Forces:

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