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Old 4th December 2007, 10:20 AM   #2
olikara
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Default Lord Shiva

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Originally Posted by spiral
I presume its Shivas triden & a script mark?
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Spiral, your presumption is correct. The script reads 'Bhi-Ma-Va-Ji'

'Bhima' is one of the 108 names attributed to Lord Shiva and the Trident is his choice weapon.

However, like you I am quite surprised to note that the Rajputs used Khukris in battle and that too in WW1.

Last edited by olikara; 4th December 2007 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Added some detail
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