Khadga, Sword, and Khetaka, Shield, are found in the hands
of several Hindu Gods especially Goddess Durga. Sword is found in the hands of
Vishnu and other deities. Khetaka is limited to few deities.
Khadga is either long or short and is either single-edged or
double-edged. It has a handle.
Khetaka is either circular or quadrangular and has a handle
at the back to hold it. Sometimes symbols are engraved on the face of the
shield.
The sword of Vishnu is known as Nandaka.
Khetaka is always found in the images of Durga when Durga is
depicted as having eight or more arms.