Indian Mythology talks about great weapons of mass destruction. The fantastic missiles that these myths mention are said to contain immense power, some are even said to be able to bring about the end of this world. The Brahmastra, Narayanastra, Paashupatastra are the deadliest missiles ever conceived. It takes warriors of extreme skill and training to exert their complete concentration to even try to wield these weapons. The legendary warriors from the great epics, had an extraordinary amount of powerful weapons at their disposal. You may have heard of some of these weapons like the Sudrashana Chakra of Vishnu. However, there are descriptions of many more awe-inspiring weapons hidden in our myths.
Arjuna - Gandeeva Arjuna this legendary bow from Lord Varuna. It was returned back to Varuna after Arjuna departed from this world.
Karna - Vijaya (bow) This legendary bow formerly belonged to Lord Indra.
Abhimanyu - Raudra (bow) Abhimanyu received this powerful bow from Balarama.
Krishna - Nandaka (sword), Sharkha (sword) Krishna's most popular weapon was the Sudarshana Chakra, but he also had a sword which was called Nandaka.
Bhima - Vayavya (bow) and Vrishaparva's Mace
Yuddhishthira - Mahendra (Bow)
Nakula & Sahadeva - Vaishnava & Ashwina (bow)
Shiva - Pinaka (bow)
Rama - Kodanda (bow)
Vishnu - Saranga (bow), Kaumodaki (mace)
Yama - Kala Danda (staff)
Kartikeya - Vel (javelin/spear)
Indra - Vajra (Lighting bolt)
Parshurama - Parashu (Battle Axe)
Ravana - Chandrahasa(sword)
Kalki - Ratnamaru (sword)
