Kaumodaki

Kaumodaki

The Kaumodaki is the divine mace weapon of Vishnu. It is believed to be invincible and without parallel.

References

Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna L. Dallapiccola


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