They have a very long history .
Are warrior monks , who usually also carry a talwar ( sword ) , trishul ( trident ) , bhala ( javelin ) or such weapons , and in medieval times have fought many wars to protect Hindu temples and shrines .
They have a very long history and are warrior monks , who usually also carry a talwar ( sword ) , trishul ( trident ) , bhala ( javelin ) or such weapons , and in medieval times have fought many wars to protect Hindu temples and shrines .