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A '''chentu''' ({{lang-ta|செண்டு}}) is a horse whip which looks like a crooked stick, and is a typical attribute of [[Aiyanar]], [[Krishna]] in his aspect as Rajagopala, and [[Shiva]] with [[Nandi bull|Nandi]]. The attribute of chentu, which is etymologically derived from a Tamil word, generally appears in Southern India, especially in Hindu images of Tamil Nadu state, India.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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*[[Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend]] ({{ISBN|0-500-51088-1}}) by Anna Dallapiccola<br />
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{{Hindu deities and texts}}<br />
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[[Category:Weapons in Hindu mythology]]<br />
[[Category:Indian melee weapons]]<br />
[[Category:Weapons of India]]<br />
[[Category:Whips]]</div>
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