Khadga is a sword, long or short, and is used along with a Khetaka or shield made of wood or hide.

The Khadga is either single-edged or double-edged and has a handle that is not different from the handle of swords seen in the pictures of the Crusaders and the early kings of Europe.

Khadga is a primary weapon of Goddess Durga and many other forms of Shakti.

Famous Khadga – swords:

• Aruval – Tamils revere the weapon, a type of billhook, as a symbol of Karupannar. (Tamil history)
• Asi (also Sword of Drona) – a legendary sword in Hinduism.
• Chandrahas – Sword of Lord Shiva. The divine sword Chandrahas (literally the laughter of the moon but referring to the shape formed by a crescent moon which resembles a smile) was given to Ravana by Lord Shiva, who was pleased by Ravana’s intense devotion. Ravana gave this sword to Indrajit on different occasions especially to fight against Devas.
• Girish – A special sword of Shiva with unique characteristics.
• Indra Kaakam – The sword of Indra; having a crescent-shaped tip.
• Khanda – The khanda is a symbol of Shiva. Khanda often appears in Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh scriptures and art.
• Kharga – The Sword of Kali, which slaughters demons indiscriminately and without mercy.
• Nandaka – Is the sword of the Hindu god, Vishnu.
• Nistrimsha – The sword of Pradyumna, son of Krishna.
• Pattayudha – The divine sword of Lord Virabhadra, commander of Lord Shiva’s Armies.