Dadhichi (Samskrit : दधीचिः) was the son of Atharva. He is the maharshi associated with the creation of Vajraayudha, the thunderbolt weapon, wielded by Suradhipathi Indra. He is referred to in the context of killing of Vrttrasura by Indra. The invincible Vajraayudha is prepared by Viswakarma (also known as Tvashtra Prajapati) from the bones of Dadhichi.
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Dadhichi (Samskrit : दधीचिः) maharishi, the son of Atharva was associated with the creation of Vajrayudha, the thunderbolt weapon, wielded by Suradhipathi Indra. He is referred to in the context of killing of Vrttrasura by Indra. The invincible Vajraayudha is prepared by Viswakarma (also known as Tvashtra Prajapati) from the bones of Dadhichi.