 Drawing of Indian wrestlers carrying vajra-mushti (1792 A.D.). | |
| Focus | Grappling |
|---|---|
| Hardness | Full contact |
| Country of origin | India |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Meaning | Diamond fist, thunder fist |
| Vajramusti | |
|---|---|
| Type | Knuckleduster |
| Place of origin | India |
Vajra-musti (Sanskrit:वज्रमुष्टि, "thunder fist" or "diamond fist") refers to a "fist-load, knuckleduster-like" weapon and also a form of Indian wrestling in which the weapon is employed. The weapon is sometimes called Indra-musti which means Indra's fist.
The vajramusti is usually made of ivory or buffalo horn. Its appearance is that of a knuckleduster, slightly pointed at the sides, with small spikes at the knuckles. The variety used for warfare had long blades protruding from each end, and an elaborate bladed knuckle.