The Khadga or Sword in Hinduism is a broad, parallel-sided
sword, having two sharp edges and a pointed end. It must be noted that the shape
of sword has undergone numerous changes. Today, artists create swords depending
on their imagination.
As per Puranas, Brahma first created sword to free earth
from asuras or demons. Brahma gave it to Shiva and he gave it to Vishnu. It was
then passed on to sages. Finally, Sage Vrishabha handed it over to Indra to
fight the demons.
The sword was fifty thumbs long and four thumbs wide and was
always carried on the left side.
The sword is widely associated with Goddess Durga and with the
fierce forms of Shiva.