Kaumodaki

Kaumodaki is the most powerful gada (mace) in the Hindu mythology. It is Lord Vishnu's weapon. In some texts, it is written that the mace was gifted by Varuna (Lord of the waters in Hindu mythology) in the dwapara yuga to Lord Krishna to help Agni and fight Indra.

Kaumodaki Media

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  Statue of Vishnu carrying the Kaumodaki in his lower left arm

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  Kaumodaki in the right upper hand of a seated Vishnu, medieval sculpture currently in Mathura museum

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  Kaumodaki as Gadadevi, personified as a woman

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  Vishnu holds the Kaumodaki in his lower right hand; 5th century.

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  Kaumodaki personified as a woman stands with a gada (left, standing) with Chakra-man (right), while goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's wife, seated presses his feet.