page_title: Khaṭvāṅga
hierarchical_section_title: Khaṭvāṅga
caption_attribution_description: English: Khatvangam
context_page_description: A khaṭvāṅga is a long, studded club originally created as a weapon. It was adopted as a religious symbol in Indian religions such as Shaivism and Vajrayana Buddhism. The khatvāṅga was adopted by some lineages of historical tantra though it preceded such traditions.
context_section_description: A khaṭvāṅga (Sanskrit: खट्वाङ्ग) is a long, studded club originally created as a weapon. It was adopted as a religious symbol in Indian religions such as Shaivism and Vajrayana Buddhism. The khatvāṅga was adopted by some lineages of historical tantra though it preceded such traditions.
caption: Khatvanga
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