Identifying necklace piece

[Assafme]

Hey!
I recently bought a necklace and was wondering about its origin and meaning, I understood that it's from India but not sure if it is and what's the meaning, hope someone can help

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

I think it is a small Vajra. They represent the thunderbolts thrown by gods of India and Tibet. It has a connection to the Vajrayana "school" of Buddhist following and usually associated with Indra - the god of rain.

 

[ARC]

Its a Tibetan pendant.

 

[Red-Coat]

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'Yes, it is a vajra necklace. The pendant is a miniature symbolic replica of a ritual weapon that has its origins in the Hindu religion of India but has 'spread to other Asiatic religions and countries. It?s worn as a symbol of power and strength. Popular with new agers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajra

 

[islamoradamark]

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[Assafme]

Thank you all for the help!

 

[crashbandicoot]

Nice find and thanks for the pic.I like that kind of stuff for some reason,