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olikara · 14th June 2009, 05:12 PM

Gav,
Yes, parrots and horse heads are a very common feature on Indian hilts. Ram and lion heads are also seen.

But this is the first Pichangetti I have seen with a parrot head hilt.

There could always be more that may have escaped my eyes.

The parrot in India represents the vehicle of the Hindu God of Love - 'Kama'. It represents the feeling of love and gentleness, quite the opposite of the instruments of war.

But then, the romantic rose is a favorite adornment on Indian hilts after the poppy and the Iris ;-)

Nidhi

14th June 2009, 05:12 PM	#6
olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 100	Parrot Head Gav, Yes, parrots and horse heads are a very common feature on Indian hilts. Ram and lion heads are also seen. But this is the first Pichangetti I have seen with a parrot head hilt. There could always be more that may have escaped my eyes. The parrot in India represents the vehicle of the Hindu God of Love - 'Kama'. It represents the feeling of love and gentleness, quite the opposite of the instruments of war. But then, the romantic rose is a favorite adornment on Indian hilts after the poppy and the Iris ;-) Nidhi Last edited by olikara; 14th June 2009 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Added answer to another query