Nagapasha or Nagastra is a powerful arrow capable of huge destruction. The story of the origin of Nagastra is mentioned in the Yuddha Kanda of Kamba Ramayana. Legend has it that Nagapasha was in the beginning a very powerful Snake. Brahma had created Nagapasha to annihilate a demon named Nagasura. Nagapasha’s main weapon was a sharp piercing cry. On reaching the kingdom of Nagasura , the Snake made a huge cry and this killed many pregnant women, children and old people. Nagasura tried several methods to overpower Nagapasha but his entire army and finally the Nagasura himself was killed by Nagapasha. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva gave blessings to Nagapasha for killing the demon. Shiva also made Nagapasha one his ornaments. Nagapasha once decided to go on a tour of the worlds. Shiva advised him not to visit Salmali Island . But the snake did not heed his advice and visited the island. Nagas on this island were regularly attacked by Garuda. Nagapasha was attacked by Garud