Several Hindu deities embody the natural energies of fire (Agni), wind (Vayu), sun (Surya), and earth (Krishna) (Prithvi). These deities are represented by a variety of icons. The Shiva Lingam is an extended column that resembles an erect penis and is used to represent Shiva.
The Rudraksha tree grows in Southeast Asia, Nepal, the Himalayas, as well as New Guinea and Australia. Its blue seeds are thought to represent Shiva, the Destroyer’s tears. According to legend, when Shiva saw how his people were suffering, he shed one tear, which developed into the Rudraksha tree. Rudrashka is derived from the words … Read more
A Hindu devotee’s forehead is frequently adorned with this emblem. The Tilaka, on the other hand, is not the same as the bindi worn by Hindu women. Depending on the custom or religious event, the tilaka can take on a variety of shapes. A U-shaped tilaka denotes devotion to Vishnu, whereas horizontal lines denote devotion … Read more
This symbol, also known as the Shri Chakra, is made up of nine interlocking triangles radiating from a central point. The four upright triangles represent Shiva, the male aspect, while the five inverted triangles represent Shakti, the feminine side (Divine Mother). The Sri Yantra is utilized to represent the link or unity of both male … Read more
Although the swastika has a bad connotation in some parts of the world due to Nazi Germany, it is also a symbol of good fortune and luck. This cross variant has been used to signify honesty, truth, purity, and stability in Hinduism from ancient times. Its four angles or points also represent the four Vedas … Read more
The sound of the Om is utilized in meditation and is the most ubiquitous of Hindu symbols. The word “Om” is the initial syllable in any Hindu prayer. Om is more specifically used to represent the universe and ultimate reality. Some believe that this sign represents God’s three aspects: Brahma (A), Vishny (U), and Shiva … Read more