Mace (Gada)
The mace, known as "Gada" in Sanskrit, is a symbolic weapon associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology with Hindu historical context.
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The mace, known as "Gada" in Sanskrit, is a symbolic weapon associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology with Hindu historical context.
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