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Gada (mace)

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Sculpture of Hanuman carrying the Dronagiri (Sanjeevi) mountain, with a gada in his left hand

A gada (Sanskrit: गदा gadā) is an Indian legendary weapon that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows. It typically consists of a single piece strong, heavy metal shaft featuring a head made of metal.

Gada is main weapon of the Hindu God Hanuman, avatar of Shiva.

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