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Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh   The Mighty Gada Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           T he gada, a formidable weapon, has a deep-rooted significance in Indian martial traditions, especially in the epics and lore of ancient warriors. In Kalaripayattu, the wooden gada serves as both a training tool for muscle development and a weapon in combat.           The gada holds a prominent place in Indian mythology and history. It is best known as the weapon of Hanuman, the mighty Vanara, and a key figure in the Ramayana. Hanuman’s gada symbolizes strength, loyalty, and unwavering devotion, attributes that are central to the martial spirit. In the Mahabharata, the gada is wielded Bhima and Duryodhana , two of the greatest warriors in the Kurukshetra War. The infamous duel between Bhima and Duryodhana using gadas remains one of the most iconic battles in the epic, where Bhima uses his immense power to strike Duryodhana down.    ...

  A mighty Gada on Gurukkal's Hand  Astral Armory Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           I ts surprising that Every God we worship , gods in mythologies ,around the globe keeps a weapon or multiple weapons , it shows that they were experts to use that weapons , its evident that they were expert martial artists             As we know Lord Paramasiva's Trident, Pinakam or Vijay ,Lord Mahavishnu's Sudarshana Chakra , Lord Sreeram's bow Kodanda , Hanuman with a Mighty Gada and Arjuna's bow Gandeeva . Goddess Bhadrakali holds the Mahakhadgam ( Great Sword ), and Parasurama holds an Axe . The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata revolve around battles and defence, portraying different weapons and their handling. The virtues and expertise in warfare are elevated to a divine status in these narratives           This shows that the Legends and puranas trace their origin to the foundation...