In Hindu religion, Pasha is the noose with two or three
ropes. It is triangular in shape, embellished with balls of lead. Agni Purana
describes eleven ways of skillfully using Pasha.
As per the Purana, it can be used turning back, advancing
forward, using it lightly and also extraordinarily quickly and rendering
asunder.
As per Agni Purana, cotton thread, munja grass, leather or
sinews of animals were used to make the noose.
It could be thirty cubits long and folded up in three rings.
It was held on the left side, then taken to the right and whirled over the
head.
Source – Encyclopedia of Hinduism Volume XI published by
Indian Heritage Research Foundation.