kodhandam
कोदण्डम्Bow, specifically Lord Rama's divine bow.
Meaning
Kodhandam refers to a bow, particularly the divine bow wielded by Lord Rama. In dance lyrics, it frequently appears in epithets for Rama, such as 'Kodhandam endhiya Raghava' (Raghava who holds the Kodhandam), highlighting his prowess and iconic weapon. It is distinct from a generic bow due to its specific association with Rama.
In the songs
kodhandam endhiya raghu kula shree raaghavaa
O Sri Raghava of the Raghu clan, holding the Kodanda bow
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
Anumanin divya thejathal ananda manukula vairi arakkanai veezhthi kodhandam endhiya raghukula sri raghava
Rejoicing at Hanuman's divine brilliance, destroying the demon enemy of mankind, holding the Kodanda bow, O Sri Raghava of the Raghu clan.
Dasharathan Thanayanagiya · Traditional