 The haft is often tied with a leather sheet to provide a good grip.The parashu named Vidyudabhi is the weapon of the god Shiva who gave it to Parashurama, sixth avatar of Vishnu, whose name means "Rama with the axe" and also taught him its mastery.Parashurama learnt Kalaripayattu from Lord Shiva who was the inventor of Kalaripayattu.