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ramyashankar
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July 2018
3 years ago
Latest Symbols: 11 total
Sacred Thread The sacred thread is also called Yagnopaveetam in Sanskrit and is a set of thin threads tied by men. Each culture within Hinduism has a different meaning and story behind the sacred thread. It is cal… | added by ramyashankar 3 years ago | |
RUDRAKSHA Rudraksha is a seed used as a bead for offering prayers to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The seeds are worn as a necklace (mala) for protection. People also chant the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra with the bea… | added by ramyashankar 3 years ago | |
Betel Leaf The betel leaf, also called as paan ka patta (Hindi), is used in all important Hindu festivals and occasions. It is a simple leaf, yet comes with powerful health benefits and is also an important ing… | added by ramyashankar 3 years ago | |
Tulasi Plant Tulasi, also called as the Indian Basil has a lot of significance in the Hindu mythology. People worship the plant like a goddess (deity) and consider it a very sacred plant. Tulasi is an excellent h… | added by ramyashankar 3 years ago | |
Sudarshan Chakra The Sudarshan Chakra is a spinning disk like weapon that has 108 saw-like edges. It is said to be the weapon of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu. | added by ramyashankar 4 years ago | |
Nataraja Nataraja symbol is a representation of dancing form of Lord Shiva. The dance form is called as ‘Taandavam’ or ‘Nadanta’. It is considered one of the finest illustrations of the Hindu culture and art.… | added by ramyashankar 5 years ago | |
Tripundra Tripundra, believed to be a spiritual symbol in the tradition of Lord Shiva, consists of three horizontal lines and a red mark (usually dot) on the center line. The lines are made with the sacred ash… | added by ramyashankar 5 years ago | |
Shivling or ling or shivalingam The Lingam or Shivaling is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva in the Hindu Mythology. It has special powers and many people pray and perform rituals on the shivling for good health, peace and pros… | added by ramyashankar 5 years ago | |
Trishulam, Trishul or Trishula Trishul (Trident) is believed to be the tool or weapon (astra in Sanskrit) of the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. The Trishul is a powerful tool which has 3 prongs like a fork, each of which represents the th… | added by ramyashankar 5 years ago | |
Shri Yantra\Sri Yantra The Shri Yantra or Sri Yantra is a Hindu symbol that represents good wealth and prosperity. It is believed that placing the Sri Yantra in the right place at the right time can bring positivity in the… | added by ramyashankar 5 years ago |