List of God vehicles

Vahana Deities associated Image

Mouse named Ganesha​ (pictured)

Mooshakraja

Horse Kalki​, ​Shukra​, ​Swaminarayan (a female horse named "Manki"),

Ayyappan​, ​Revanta​, ​Chandra (chariot of 10 white horses), ​Indra
(chariot pulled by a horse named ​Uchchaihshravas – pictured),
Surya (chariot pulled by seven horses or a seven-headed
horse), ​Vali​, ​Khandoba​, ​Ramdev Pir

Garuda Vishnu​, ​Krishna​, ​Vaishnavi

Ram Agni​ (pictured), ​Mangala

Nandi Shiva​, ​Maheshvari

(pictured)

Peacock Kartikeya (peacock named Parvani, pictured). Accessed August

10, 2007. ​Kaumari
Dog Bhairava (pictured with dog as Vahana), Hadkai Maa, Svapathi
(Shiva)

Hamsa​ (​Swan​) Brahma (pictured) named ​Hanskumara​, ​Brahmani​,

Saraswati​(Savitri), ​Gayatri​, ​Vishvakarman

Makara Ganga​, ​Varuna​ (pictured), ​Kama​, ​Khodiyar​, ​Narmada

Lion (a form of Durga​ (pictured),

the Vahana,
Manasthala​)

Lion (a form of Parvati (lion named ​Dawon​), ​Budh (planet Mercury in vedic
the vahana) astrology), ​Rahu (Neptune), ​Mariamman​, ​karni mata​,
Jagaddhatri​ (pictured)

Elephant Indra (elephant named ​Airavata​, pictured), ​Lakshmi​, ​Bhumi​,

Prithvi​, ​Indrani​, ​Brihaspati

Parrot Kama​ (named Sukha)

Antelope Chandra​ (chariot of), ​Vayu​ (pictured)

Water buffalo Yama​ (buffalo named Paundraka, pictured), Vihot Mata

Cat Shashthi

Donkey Kaalratri​, ​Shitala​ (pictured), ​Kali (demon)

Owl Lakshmi (pictured with the owl on her left, named ​Alooka​),
Chamunda

Vulture Ketu​ (south node in Vedic astrology)

Crow Shani (planet Saturn in vedic astrology), ​Alakshmi​, ​Dhumavati
(pictured)

Tortoise Yamuna​ (pictured standing on it), ​Varuna

Cockerel Bahuchara Mata

Cow Ushas​ (chariot of seven cows) -

Snake Kamakhya​, ​Manasa​ (picture)

Pigeon Rati -
Rhinoceros Dhavdi -
Goats Pushan​ (chariot of), Meladi Maa -
Crocodile Khodiyar​ , ​Ganga
Camel Momai Maa (aka Dashaa Maa), Ushtravahini Devi -
Man Daksha
List of mythological objects (Hindu mythology)

Armour
Kavacha
● Karna Kavacha - The armour of ​Karna that was granted by his father ​Surya at birth. It was
impenetrable to physical weapons like mace, sword, arrows etc.forged from the power of amrita and
Lord Surya​'s own energy but can be destroyed by astras like Vajra, Pashupata and Vaishnava. If a
person destroys Kavacha and Kundala, he/she dies next minute. If Arjuna destroys Karna Kavacha, he
dies next minute. Hence Indra asked Karna's Kavacha Kundala.
● Shiva-Kavacha - The armour of Lord ​Shiva which will make its wielder invincible. Arjuna obtained this
from Lord Shiva. This armor remained impenetrable throughout his life.

Khetaka
● Jaivardhan​ - A shield of Lord ​Vishnu​ and Lord ​Shiva​.
● The shield of ​Shamba​.
Srivatsa - The shield of ​Vishnu​, a symbol worshiped and revered by the Hindus, said to be manifested on
the god's chest.

Containers
● Kalasha - The kalasha is considered a symbol of abundance and "source of life" in the Vedas. It is
referred to as "overflowing full vase" in the Vedas. The Kalasha is believed to contain amrita, the
elixir of life, and thus is viewed as a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and immortality. The Kalasha is
often seen in Hindu iconography as an attribute, in the hands of Hindu deities like the creator god
Brahma​, the destroyer god ​Shiva​ as a teacher, and the goddess of prosperity ​Lakshmi​.
● Kamandalu or kamandal or kamandalam - It is an oblong water pot made of a dry gourd (pumpkin)
or coconut shell, metal, wood of the Kamandala Taru tree, or from clay, usually with a handle and
sometimes with a spout. The kamandalu is used in Hindu iconography, in depiction of deities
related with asceticism or water. It is, thus, viewed as a symbol of asceticism in Hinduism. ​Adi
Shankaracharya​’s ​ashtothram hymn praises Shiva whose hand is adorned with the kamandalu.
Other deities like the fire-god ​Agni and the preceptor of the gods, ​Brihaspati​, are depicted carrying
the kamandalu.
● Kapala - A kapala ​(Sanskrit for "skull") or skullcap is a cup made from a human skull used as a
ritual implement (bowl) in both Hindu and Buddhist ​Tantra​.
● Kumbha - A kumbha is a type of pottery in India. It symbolises the womb, thus it represents fertility,
life, generative power of human beings and sustenance and is generally associated with devis,
particularly ​Ganga​.

Dispensers
● Akshaya Patra - Akshayapatra ​(means an inexhaustible vessel),​ is an object from Hindu theology. It
was a wonderful vessel given to ​Yudishtira by the Lord ​Surya which provided a never-failing supply
of food to the ​Pandavas​ every day.
● Akshaya Tunir​ - inexhaustible quiver of arrows of ​Arjuna​.
Flags
● Garuda Dhwaja​ - The flag of ​Vishnu​.
● Indra Dhwaja​ - The flag of ​Indra​. Also a festival of ​Indra​.
● Kakkai kodi​ - The flag of ​Jyestha​, goddess of inauspicious things and misfortune.
● Kapi Dhwaja or ​Vanara dwaja (monkey flag) - The flag of ​Arjuna in the Mahabharata, in which the
Lord ​Hanuman​ himself resided.
● Makaradhwaja​ - The flag of ​Kama​, god of love.
● Seval Kodi​ - The war flag of Lord ​Murugan​, god of war. It depicts the rooster, ​Krichi.​

Flora
Hanuman retrieves Sanjeevani by taking the entire mountain

Herbs & Plants

● Ausadhirdipyamanas - Healing plants. Used for healing and rejuvenation in

battles. These are used by the ​Ashvins​.
● Eraká grass - The grass that grew from the castaway powdered iron-bolt
belonging to ​Samba​. It was used to destroy the Yadu race, as it miraculously
turned into an iron-bolt in the hands of its wielders.
● Kusha grass/Darbha grass - The Kusha grass is specifically recommended by Lord ​Krishna in the
Bhagavad Gita as part of the ideal seat for meditation.
● Padma - Padma ​(The sacred lotus) is an aquatic plant that plays a central role in Indian religions
such as ​Hinduism​, ​Buddhism​, ​Sikhism​, and ​Jainism​. Hindus revere it with the gods ​Vishnu​, ​Brahma
and to a lesser degree ​Kubera​, and the goddesses ​Lakshmi and ​Saraswati​. Often used as an
example of divine beauty and purity.
● Saugandhika flower was a lotus flower which was sought after by ​Bhima (for ​Draupadi​) during the
Pandavas exile. It was found in ​Kubera​'s pond.
● Sanjeevani - 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.
● Tulsi - Tulsi ​(or Tulasi, Holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regard it as an earthly
manifestation of the goddess Tulsi; she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god ​Vishnu​.

Trees
● The ​Tree of Jiva and Atman appears in the Vedic scriptures, predating current Hinduism, as a
metaphysical metaphor concerning the soul.

Sacred grove

● Caitraratha​, the grove of Kubera

● Ekachakra
● Nakshatra Vanam
● Vrindavan
● Bhajana Kutir
Sacred Trees

Krishna and Satyabhama steal Indra's Parijata tree

● Amalika - The veneration of the amla tree in particular is due to the belief
that the god ​Vishnu resides in and near the tree, particularly on ​Amalaka
Ekadashi​.
● Ashoka tree​ - The ashoka tree is closely associated with the ​yakshi​ mythological beings.
● Atti/Gular Fig ​(Sanskrit: u ​ ḍumbara) - In the Atharva Veda, this fig tree is given prominence as a
means for acquiring prosperity and vanquishing foes.
● Bilva tree​ - Bilwa tree is a sacred tree and used to worship Lord ​Shiva​.
● Kadamba - The kadamba is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. In North India, it is associated
with ​Krishna while in the south it is known as "​Parvati​’s tree". The kadamba tree is also associated
with a tree deity called ​Kadambariyamman​.
● Parijata (also ​Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - The divine flowering tree with blossoms that never fade or
wilt - taken to ​Indraloka​ by the Devas.
● Sala tree - In Hindu tradition, the sal tree is said to be favoured by Vishnu. It is also associated with
salabhanjika​ or shalabhanjika ​(also known as madanakai, madanika or shilabalika)​.

Tree of Life : ​Akshayavat or ​Akshay Vat ​(Indestructible ​Banyan Tree)​ - It is a sacred fig tree. The sage
Markandeya asked Lord ​Narayana to show him a specimen of divine power. ​Narayana flooded the
entire world for a moment, during which only the Akshayavat could be seen above the water level.

​ alpataru​, Kalpadruma or Kalpapādapa) - It is a wish-fulfilling divine

Wishing tree : ​Kalpavriksha ​(also K
tree in Hindu history.

World Tree : ​Ashvattha ​(also Assattha) - A sacred tree for the Hindus and has been extensively
mentioned in texts pertaining to Hinduism, mentioned as '​peepul​' (​Ficus religiosa​) in Rig Veda mantra.
Buddhist texts term the tree as ​Bodhi tree​, a tree under which ​Gautama Buddha meditated and gained
enlightenment.

Gardens
Hanuman visits Sita in Ashok Vatika

● Ashok Vatika​ was a garden in ​Lanka​, the Kingdom of demon king, ​Ravana​.
● Nandana is the celestial garden in ​Amaravati (also known as ​Indra Loka​),
planted with sacred trees and sweet-scented flowers.
Forests

● Dharmāranya​ - a sacred grove; a forest in Madhya Desa into which ​Dharma​ retired.
● Dandakaranya
● Dvaita Forest
● Himavanta Forest
● Kamyaka Forest
● Khandava Forest
● Madhu Forest
● Naimisha Forest

Jewelry and ornaments

● Keyur​ - Keyur is the golden jewellery, worn by ​Krishna​ on his arm ​(armlet),​ over the biceps.
● Kiriti​ - The celestial diadem, presented by ​Indra​ to ​Arjuna​.

Kundala
● Karna Kundala​ - The indestructible ear-rings of ​Karna​ ​(was present at his birth).​
● Makarakundala - Makara shaped ear-rings are sometimes worn by the Hindu gods, for example, ​Shiva​,
the Destroyer, or the Preserver-god ​Vishnu​, the Sun god ​Surya​, and the Mother Goddess ​Chandi​.
● Shiva Kundala - The Hindu God ​Shiva wears two earrings or Kundalas. Traditional images of ​Shiva
depict the two earrings named - ​Alakshya and ​Niranjan.​ ​Alakshya is believed to be one that cannot be
shown by any sign. ​Niranjan​ is said to be one that cannot be seen by mortal eyes.

Mala
Vishnu wearing the ​vaijayanti-mala

● Akshamala​ - garland of ​Brahma​.

● Padma-mala - ​Amba performed austerities and pleased ​Kartikeya​, the god of war.
He granted Amba a garland of ever-fresh lotuses and declared that whoever wore
it will destroy ​Bhishma​.
● Khadgamala​ - Khaḍgamālā, Sanskrit: ख गमाला, "Garland of the Sword"​.
● Mundamala ​(also called Kapalamala or Rundamala) - The mundamala is a
garland of severed human heads and/or skulls. It is characteristic of fearsome aspects of K ​ ali and
Shiva​.
● Vaijayanti-mala - Literally meaning, ​"the garland of victory".​ The Vaijayanti or Vyjayanti is a mythical
flower, offered to ​Krishna​ and ​Vishnu​ in worship as a garland.

Makuta
● Jata-mukuta ​(headdress formed of piled, matted hair) - Worn by gods such as ​Shiva​, ​Brahma​,
Chamunda​, ​Maheshvari​ etc.
● Karaṇḍa mukuṭa ​(conical basket-shaped crown)​ - The crown of ​Varahi​, ​Brahmani​.
● Kirita-makuta​ ​(tall conical crown)​ - The crown of ​Vishnu​, ​Vaishnavi​, ​Indrani​.
● Ratna mukuta​ ​(jewelled crown)​ - The crown of ​Ganesha​, remover of obstacles.
Mani
● Ashwathama​'s Gem - Ashwathama had a valuable gem or ​Mani​, set on his forehead, the wearer of
which ceases to have any fear from weapons or disease or hunger, and ceases to have any fear of
gods, Danavas and Nagas.
● Chandra-Kānta - ​'The moon-stone' .​ A gem or stone said to be formed from the congealed rays of the
moon. It is also called ​Manī-chaka​.
● Chintamani​ - a wish-fulfilling jewel, anything wished by holding it in the hands can be availed.​[24]
● Kaustubha​ - Is a divine jewel or ​"Mani"​, which is in the possession of Lord ​Vishnu​.
● Nagamani​ - The gem that lies on the ​nagaraja​ ​Vasuki​'s head.
● Syamantaka ​(also Syamantakamani and Syamantaka Jewel) - The most famous jewel that is supposed
to be blessed with magical powers.
● Vaidurya - most precious of all stones, sparkling beauty beyond compare, the stone worn by the
goddess ​Lakshmi​.

Musical instruments
Avanaddh
Goddess Saraswati​ depicted playing the veena

● Damaru or ​damru ​(a small two-headed drum) - The damru is known as the
instrument of the deity ​Shiva​, and is said to have been created by ​Shiva in order
to produce the spiritual sounds by which the whole universe was created and
regulated.
● Mridangam or ​tannumai in Tamil ​(wooden double-headed drum) - ​Nandi is said to
have played the mridangam during ​Shiva​'s primordial tandava dance, causing a
divine rhythm to resound across the heavens. The mridangam is thus also known
as ​"Deva Vaadyam"​ or ​"Divine Instrument"​.

Sushir
● Nandni Vardhanam​ - The Conch of ​Satyaki​.
● Panchajanya​ - a Shankha conch shell of the Hindu god ​Vishnu​.
● Shankha - A conch shell which is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The
Shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god ​Vishnu​. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu
ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet.
● Venu - The venu ​(a bamboo transverse flute) is associated with ​Krishna​, who is often depicted playing
it.
● Yogesha Nadam​ - The conch of Lord ​Shiva​.

Tat
● Mahathi​ - The veena of ​Narada​ ​(a Vedic sage).​
● Saraswati veena - The veena of ​Saraswati​, Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and
learning.
● Rudra veena - As ​Rudra is a name for the Hindu god ​Shiva​, rudra vina literally means ​"the veena dear
​ hiva"​ .​
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Substances
Sagar Manthan

● Amrita - The nectar produced from the ​Samudra manthan​, which upon
consuming, granted the gods immortality.
● Halahala ​(also called 'kalakuta') - The ​Samudra manthan process released a
number of things from the ​Ocean of Milk​. One was the lethal poison known as
Halahala. 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.
● Soma ​(Sanskrit) or ​Haoma ​(Avestan) - 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.

Treasures
● Mahāpadma refers to a legendary treasure in Hindu history.
● Navaratna​ - The sacred and royal "nine gems".
● Nidhi ​(also called Nidhana, Nikhara, and Sevadhi) - In Hinduism, Nidhi, that is, a treasure,
constitutes of nine treasures ​(nawanidhi)​ belonging to ​Kubera​, god of wealth.
● Ratnas​ - The 14 gems/treasures produced during the ​Samudra manthan​.

Vehicles
Ratha
Ravana rides his Vimana, Pushpaka.

● Chariot of Yayati - ​Yayati possessed a divine chariot which could travel in

any direction unimpeded. It is variously mentioned that Yayati acquired it
from Shukracharya, ​Indra​ or from ​Shiva​.
● Rahu​'s chariot; the god rides a chariot drawn by eight black horses.
● Surya's chariot - The chariot of ​Surya​, charioteered by ​Aruna and drawn by
seven horses.
● Vitthakalai​ - A gold-decorated chariot of ​Kali​. ​(​Ayyavazhi mythology)​

Vahana
● Vahana - It denotes the being, typically an animal or mythical entity, a
particular Hindu deity is said to use as a vehicle. In this capacity, the
vahana is often called the deity's "mount".

Vimana
● Hansa Yukta Vimana - a flying machine/ personal plane of Lord ​Brahma​, it is driven by ​swans and is
completely white in colour.
● Pushpa Vimana - ​(A chariot adorned with flowers) "Pushpa(flower)+ Vimana(flight)" - 'A flight of
flowers' is a mythical flight found in ​Ayyavazhi mythology​. Akilattirattu Ammanai the religious book of
Ayyavazhi says that the pushpa Vimana was sent to carry Ayya Vaikundar to Vaikundam. And it was
on that flight Vaikundar went to Vaikundam.
● Pushpaka Vimana or ​Dandu Monara - Pushpaka was originally made by ​Vishwakarma for ​Brahma​,
the Hindu god of creation; later Brahma gave it to ​Kubera​, the God of wealth; but it was later stolen,
along with Lanka, by his half-brother, king ​Ravana​.
● Tripurajit Vimana - The golden vimana which Lord ​Shiva uses. It can traverse the space-time
continuum.

Weapons
Balarama holding his famous halayudha

Anrita - The name of one of the mystical weapons delivered to ​Ráma by

Viswámitra​, as mentioned in the ​Rámáyana​.

● Ayudhapurusha - The anthropomorphic depiction of a divine weapon in Hindu

art. Ayudhapurushas are sometimes considered as partial incarnates of their
divine owners.
● Indra's net - The net was one of the weapons of the sky-god ​Indra​, used to
snare and entangle enemies. The net also signifies magic or illusion.
● Shiva Kaakam​ - An unconquerable weapon of Lord ​Shiva​.

Shastra

● Ankusha ​(also Elephant Goad) - An elephant goad is one of the eight auspicious objects known as
Astamangala.​ Ankusha is also an attribute of many Hindu gods, including ​Ganesha​.
● Balachita​ - The ​Halayudha​, is a plough used as a weapon by ​Balaram​, brother of ​Krishna​.
● Chentu - A horse whip which looks like a crooked stick, and is a typical attribute of ​Aiyanar​, ​Krishna
in his aspect as ​Rajagopala​, and ​Shiva​ with ​Nandi​.
Danda
● Brahmadanda - The rod of ​Brahma ​(also known as Meru-danda)​. The Brahmadanda is capable of
nullifying the effects of any divine weapon, no matter how destructive. If hurled, the impact of this
weapon is excruciatingly lethal to even the celestials.
● Kaladanda - the staff of Death is a special and lethal club used by the God ​Yama or God of ​Naraka or
Hell in Hinduism. It was the ultimate weapon; once fired it would kill anybody before it no matter what
boons he had to protect himself.
● Kankaalam​ - The deadly Pounder weapons that are wielded by demons
● Kankanam​ - Weapons that are wielded by demons, Rod for the elimination of those very demons.
● Kapaalam​ - Weapons that are wielded by demons, Rod for the elimination of those very demons
● Khaṭvāṅga - In Hinduism, the god ​Shiva - ​Rudra carried the khatvāṅga as a staff weapon and are thus
referred to as ​khatvāṅgīs.
● Saunanda​ - The mushala (cylidrical rod), weapon of ​Balaram​.
Gada​ (Mace)
● Ekasha Gada - The mace of Lord ​Shiva​. A blow from the weapon is the equivalent of being hit by a
million elephants.
● Gada​ - the main weapon of the Hindu monkey god ​Hanuman​, son of ​Añjanā​.
● Kaumodaki​ - Kaumodaki is the gada ​(mace)​ of the Hindu god ​Vishnu
● Mace of Bhima​ - It was presented by ​Mayasura​. It was used by ​Danavas​ King Vrishaparva.
● Modaki Mace​ - The Beater mace
● Shibika​ ​(a club)​ - The weapon of ​Kubera​, god of wealth.
● Shikhari Mace​ - The tower of Protection mace

Khaḍga
● Aruval​ - ​Tamils​ revere the weapon, a type of billhook, as a symbol of ​Karupannar​. ​(​Tamil history​)
● Asi​ ​(also Sword of Drona)​ - a legendary sword in Hinduism.
● Chandrahas - Sword of Lord ​Shiva​. The divine sword ​Chandrahas (literally ​the laughter of the moon but
referring to the shape formed by a crescent moon which resembles a smile) was given to ​Ravana by
Lord ​Shiva​, who was pleased by ​Ravana​'s intense devotion. ​Ravana gave this sword to ​Indrajit on
different occasions especially to fight against ​Devas​.
● Girish​ - A special sword of ​Shiva​ with unique characteristics.
● Indra Kaakam​ - The sword of ​Indra​; having a crescent shaped tip.
● Khanda - The khanda is a symbol of ​Shiva​. Khanda often appears in ​Hindu​, ​Buddhist and ​Sikh
scriptures and art.
● Kharga​ - The Sword of ​Kali​, which slaughters demons indiscriminately and without mercy.
● Nandaka​ - Is the sword of the Hindu god, ​Vishnu​.
● Nistrimsha​ - The sword of ​Pradyumna​, son of ​Krishna​.
● Pattayudha​ - The divine sword of Lord ​Virabhadra​, commander of Lord ​Shiva​'s Armies.

Parashu
● Parashu - The parashu is an Indian battle-axe. It is generally wielded with two hands but could also be
used with only one. It is depicted as the primary weapon of ​Parashurama ​(the 6th Avatar of Lord
Vishnu)​ .​
● Sakthi​ - A Hatchet-like weapon, seen in ​Ganesha​'s iconography.
● Tanka​ - The axe of ​Indra​, God of thunder.

Pasha
● Dharma Paasha​ - The pasha of Lord ​Dharma​.
● Ganesha Paasha​ - The pasha of ​Ganesha​.
● Kaala Paasha​ - The pasha of ​Time​.
● Naga Pasha - Pasha of The ​Nagas​. Upon impact, this weapon would bind the target in the coils of living
venomous snakes.
● Shiva​ ​Parham​ - A long noose ​(of ​Shiva)​ ​ from which even the Gods can't escape from.
● Varuna paasha - Pasha of ​Varuna​, god of water. Can hook any beings be they ​Deva​, ​Asura or human.
Impossible to escape from the hook of this weapon.
● Yama Paasha - Pasha of ​Yama​, god of death. It arrests and plucks out the life force of any living being.
Except for the ​Trimurti​'s, no being can escape from this weapon.
Shula
● Vel - Vel is a divine javelin ​(spear) associated with the Hindu war god ​Murugan​. It is foremost of all
weapons in Hinduism. Adi shakti herself turned to vel and rested in hands of Murugan when he was
about to encounter Surapadman, the mightiest of all demons. No astra or weapon is its equal as it
adishakti herself who is the power source of all Hindu gods.
● Jayantha Vel​ - A spear which contains the power of the third eye of Lord ​Shiva​.
● Trident of Madhu - It was given as a boon by ​Shiva to Madhu, a Rakshasa. Then he gave it to his son
Lavanasura​. It was a very powerful weapon. It destroys anyone who directly fights with its master.
● 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.

Astra
Astra
● Agneyastra​ - The weapon discharged would emit flames inextinguishable through normal means.
● Astra (Sanskrit: अ ) is a supernatural weapon, presided over by a specific deity. Later it came to
denote any weapon which was used by releasing it from one's hand (e.g. an arrow, compared to
keeping it one's hand e.g. a sword {shastra}). The bearer of the weapon is called ​Astradhari (Sanskrit:
अ धार ).
● Brahmanda Astra - It is said in the epic ​Mahabharata 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.
● Brahmastra - 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.
● Indraastra​ - Would bring about a rain of arrows from the sky.
● Narayanastra​ - The personal missile of ​Vishnu​ in his ​Narayana​ or Naraina form.
● Pashupatastra - An irresistible and most destructive personal weapon of ​Shiva and ​Kali​, discharged by
the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow.
● Samvarta Astra - Weapon belonging to ​Yama​. Used by Emperor ​Bharata to annihilate thirty million
gandharvas in a moment, tearing them to pieces.
● Vaishnavastra - The most powerful weapon of Lord ​Vishnu - capable of destroying hurled against
anything. It is fastest astra. Both vaishnavatra and narayanastra are same but narayanastra can hit
many targets this is for single target.
● Varunastra - 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. This weapon is commonly mentioned as being
used to counter the Agneyastra.

Dhanush & Shara

● Ājagava​ - The bow of Rājā Māndātā and Pŗthu (see ​Pinaka​).
● Arrow of Brahma - The arrow given by the sage ​Agastya to ​Rama ​(seventh avatar of ​Vishnu)​ and was
used to kill ​Ravana​.
● Arrow of Shiva​ - It can destroy creation. Returns to the quiver after being used.
● Gandiva (also called ​Ājagava​) - created by ​Brahma and given by ​Varuna to ​Arjuna on ​Agni's request
and used by ​Arjuna​ in Mahabharat. Gandiva has 108 divine strings.
● Govardhana​ - A powerful bow of ​Vishnu​. During the Mahabharata, ​Vishnu​ gave ​Vidura​ this bow.
● Indra's dart ​(also Vasavi Shakti) - Vasavi Shakti was used by ​Karna against ​Ghatotkacha in the
Mahabharata war​.
● Kaundinya's bow - A magic bow wielded by the Brahman ​Kaundinya I​, who used it to make the ​Nāga
princess ​Soma​ fall in love with him. ​(​Funan​)
● Kodandam​ - ​Rama​'s bow.
● Pinaka or ​(Shiva's bow)​, also called ​Ājagava - The great bow of ​Shiva​, arrows fired from the bow could
not be intercepted. The bow given by ​Shiva to ​Janaka as it was broken already by shiva as it couldn't
handle his masculanity and remaining broken by ​Rama​ during ​Sita​'s ​swayamvara​.
● Pushpa Dhanu​ - The bow of ​Kama​, God of love; made of sugarcane with a string of honeybees.
● Pushpa Shar​ - The floral arrows of ​Kama
● Sharanga​ - the bow of the Hindu God ​Vishnu
● Sharkha​ - The bow of ​Krishna​, 8th avatar of ​Vishnu​.
● Teen Baan - ​Shiva gave ​Barbarika three infallible arrows ​(Teen Baan).​ A single arrow was enough to
destroy all opponents in any war, and it would then return to ​Barbarika​'s quiver.
● Vijaya Dhanush​ ​(also Shiv Dhanush)​ - ​Parasurama​ possessed this bow which was given by Lord Shiva.
chakra as ayudhapurusha. Personification of the chakra (discus) of Vishnu

Chakra
● Danda Chakra​ - The punisher chakra.
● Dharma Chakra​ - The virtue chakra.
● Indra Chakra​ - The chakra of ​Indra
● Kaal Chakra - The Time chakra, renders the enemy in a piteous state; full with
magical powers.
● Maheshwara Chakra​ - The Chakra of Lord ​Shiva​.
● Sudarshana Chakra - The legendary discus of ​Vishnu​, which cannot be stopped by anyone, except by
Lord ​Vishnu and Lord ​Shiva​. It has tremendous occult and spiritual powers, by which it is able to destroy
anything.
● Vishnu Chakra​ - It first sparkles with cosmic radiance, revolves with one lakh revolutions per foot.

Vajra
● Shiva Vajra​ - A vajra 100 times more powerful than ​Indra's Vajra
● Indra's Thunderbolt​ - A lightning thunderbolt wielded by ​Indra​, called vajra

Miscellaneous

● Ashtamangala​ - The Aṣṭamaṅgala are a sacred suite of Eight Auspicious Symbols.

● Chhatra - An umbrella, according to Hinduism, is the emblem of ​Varuna​. A number of deities are
​ ishnu​).​
depicted with chatra, and they include ​Revanta​, ​Surya​, and ​Vamana​ ​(the 5th avatar of V
● The ​Dharmachakra (IAST: dharmacakra; Pali dhammacakka; ​"Wheel of the Dharma")​ , is one of the
Ashtamangala​.
● Devi-Gola of the Hindus, balls which are supposed to fall from the gods or the heavens. Most likely
meteors.
● Hiranyagarbha​ ​(W ​ orld egg​)​ - The source of the creation of the universe or the manifested.
● Prana - All the cosmic energy, permeating the Universe on all levels. Prana is often referred to as the
"life force"​ or ​"life energy".​ It also includes energies present in inanimate objects.
● Rama Setu In Ramayana, the vanaras named Nala and Nila construct a floating bridge(known as Rama
Setu) across the sea, using stones that floated on water because they had Rama's name written on
them.
● Rudraksha​, also rudraksh, ​("Rudra's/Shiva's Teardrops")​, is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads in
Hinduism.
● Stambha ​(also spelled as Skambha) - In the context of Hinduism, is believed to be a cosmic column. It
is believed that the stambha functions as a bond, which joins the heaven ​(S ​ varga)​ and the earth
(​prithvi)​ .​
● Vedic amulet - In Vedic literature, fig trees often represent talismans with the udumbara fig tree having
been deemed the "lord of amulets".
● Wheel of time or wheel of history ​(also known as K ​ alachakra)​ is a concept found in several religious
traditions and philosophies, notably religions of Indian origin such as Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism,
which regard time as cyclical and consisting of repeating ages.