Khadga is a traditional sacrificial sword used in the Hindu ritual sacrifice of animals.

[1] The large, curved blade is designed to decapitate a sacrificial animal in a single stroke.

[2][3] Khadgas are used in a hacking swing, with the added weight on the curved end being intended for decapitations.

The sword's hilt and blade were often adorned with precious stones and metals.

Khadgas are often depicted in Hindu religious imagery, often being wielded by the goddesses Durga and Kali.