Maduvu

Maduvu


The maduvu (Tamil: மட்டுவு), also known as a maru, is one of the many weapons used in the Indian martial arts. Originating among the Dravidians of south India, it is primarily made out of deer horns. It is treated like a double-bladed dagger.

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  • http://www.kathinayoga.com/silambam/silambam_weapons.html

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