Nandaka
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
Nandaka is the sword of Krishna. It is one of the ayudhapurushas summoned by Krishna.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 200
- Historical notes
- Referenced in the Duta-Vakya of Bhasa.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Chakrapurusha, Shankha-purusha, Kaumodaki, Sudarshana Chakra, Jaya, Suprabha, Samharas, Shastra-devatas, Samvartaka, Saumanda, Sharanga, Panchajanya
- serves
- Krishna
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Sharanga with the bow in his hand and Nandaka with the sword as in Deogarh are other examples.”
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