For thousands of years of development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of the Hindu iconography, which is filled with spiritual meaning based on either scripture or cultural traditions. The exact significance given to the icons varies according to the region, period, and denominations of the followers. Over time some symbols, for example Swastika have come to have wider associations while others like Aum are recognized as unique representations of Hinduism. Another aspect of the Hindu iconography is covered by the term murti, for icons and mudra for movement and position of the hands and body.
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The sacraments of Hinduism are physical objects or signs that are considered sacred and are used as a sign of devotion by the followers of Sanathana dharma (Hinduism). These are often objects associated with puja (prayer) or religious ceremonies.
Tilaka
The tilaka (or tilak ) is a mark worn on the forehead or other body part as a sign of spiritual devotion. Hindus can wear tilaka regularly or mainly on religious occasions. The form of tilaka is often an indicator of devotion to a particular deity. For example, the form 'U' tilaka usually shows devotion to Vishnu, while Shiva worshipers often wear it in the form of three horizontal lines. Probably made of saffron, vermilion, turmeric, clay or just ash.
To show marriage and luck, married Hindu women usually wear a decorative vermilion or bindu point, or bind? on the forehead. This is analogous to the wedding ring worn in western countries. In southern India, this sign is called pottu (or bottu). The exact shape, size and location of bindi or pottu show regional variations; for example, in northern India bindi is often worn just below the hairline, while in southern India it is more common to wear it between the eyebrows. In eastern India, especially in West Bengal, traditionally larger bindis is used as a sign of devotion to the goddess Durga.
Vibhuti
Vibhuti is a sacred ashes obtained from the sacred puja ritual involving fire. Also the variant called Basma used as Vibhuti is prepared from refined cow manure ash. Ash as a fire product is considered purely intrinsically. It is used on the forehead, usually as three horizontal lines representing Siwa. Some Hindus melted both horizontal vibruti lines from Shiva and U 'U' form of Wisnu in a charity mark indicating Hari-Hara (Wisnu-Shiva). In addition, the holy ash indicates that the origins of the body come from dust and ash and dust and ashes will return. Abu is a marker of impermanence. Everything in interim is just an illusion ( virtual ).
Vibhuti, when applied to the forehead, also symbolizes the willingness to destroy negative thoughts and qualities (jealousy, envy, anger, greed, etc.), because these negative qualities, if not destroyed, will bring all kinds pain in life.
Rudraksha
Rudraksha is a rudraksha tree seed which, in Hinduism, represents the tears of Lord Shiva (also known as, Rudra). They are often put into necklaces and used as a rosary to accompany prayer and meditation.
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Universal symbol
Among the most respected symbols in Hinduism, the three are a classic part of the culture, and the most representative of the common ethos:
Om (pronounced Aum)
Om (or Aum, ? ) is a sacred sound symbol representing the Universe; ultimate reality (Brahman). It begins and is sometimes inserted into all Vedic mantras and prayers. Aum is often said to represent God in the three aspects of Brahman (A), Vishnu (U) and Shiva (M). As a primordial vibration of the Divine, it symbolizes a supreme reality, which underlies and encompasses all nature and all existence. The written syllables ? called omcara serves as a very significant and clearly recognizable symbol for the Hindu dharma. The pronunciation of Aum moves through all human linguistic vowels that may be heard and different from the pronunciation of Om. Both are often symbolically aligned, though they differ sonically.
Swastika
Swastika is a symbol that bestows common luck. It may represent the purity of the soul, truth, and stability or, alternatively, Surya, the sun. Its rotation in four directions has been used to represent many ideas, but mainly describes four directions, four Vedas and a harmonious whole. Its use in Hinduism comes from ancient times.
Sri Chakra Yantra
Sri Chakra Yantra Tripura Sundari (usually referred to as Sri Yantra) is a mandala formed by nine interlocking triangles. Four of these triangles are oriented upright, representing Shiva or Masculine. Five of these triangles are inverted triangles representing Shakti, or Feminine. Together, nine triangles form the web symbol of the entire cosmos, the womb of the symbol of creation, and together declare Advaita Vedanta or non-duality. All other yantras are derivatives of this highest yantra.
Symbols associated with each god
Some symbols (animals, flora, instruments, weapons, or even colors) in Hindu iconography are associated with a particular deva, and vice versa. In certain cases the gods themselves are the personification of the forces of nature, eg Agni (fire), Vayu (wind), Solar (Sun) and Prithvi (Earth). In other instances, the association arises from certain related incidents or characteristics in Hindu theology. Iconography serves to identify certain deities in their image representation or sculpture. Symbolism also often connects the gods with certain natural or human attributes or professions.
It is important to understand symbolism, to appreciate allegorical references in not only Hindu scriptures (eg, Puranist tales), but also in ancient and modern secular works of writers from the Indian subcontinent. The art and science of designing temples includes the study of statues and ornaments of religious meaning as described in the sacred texts (shilpa shaastra aagamas). In Ancient India, twelve years of theoretical and practical training was used to be given to students by an experienced teacher.
Shiva Lingam
Shiva Lingam represents Lord Shiva, and is used as a symbol of the power of fertility and strength. Shivalinga (Sivalinga) is the most important and popular symbolic representation of Lord Shiva (Siva) in Hinduism. It represents God Himself in all three aspects - Creator, Sustainer or Protector and Destroyer (Dissolutor).
Meaning
The word 'Shivalinga' is a combination of the words 'Shiva' (luck) and linga (sign or symbol). So 'Shivalinga' is God's representation in His lucky aspect. Again 'Shiva' also means 'One in all creation falls asleep after dissolution'. 'Linga' also means the place of dissolution of the destroyed universe. Shiva phallus represents the supreme creator, the cause behind the creation, protection, and destruction of all visible and invisible things as well as Lord Shiva.
TYPE
Based on the mobility of the object of worship, Shivalingas is broadly divided into two categories - 'Cala' and 'Acala'
Cala Shivalingas
It is made of stone, crystal, metal, clay, rice, dough, etc. This can be moved from one place to another.
Acala Shivalingas
The sacred texts describe many types of Shiva Linga based on variations in proportions. Here is a description of the preferred sarvatobhadra shiva lingam built on a stubborn hard rock that can be worshiped by every living creature. Shivlingas are installed in temples and mounted to the ground or base. They are usually made of stone or metal. The sacred text shows that Shiva phallus must have three parts. The lowest part of the earth on the earth - Brahma bhaagam (representing Brahma, the Creator of the World) is rectangular. The middle 1/3 is called Vishnu Bhaagam or Vishnu Bhaga (this represents Vishnu, Protector and sustainer of the world); it's octagonal in a cross section. Brahma Bhashi and Vishnu Bhaagam are embedded in peetham (ornamental). That looks like 1/3 Shiva Pooja bhaagam or Pooja bhaga (also known as Rudra bhaagam or Rudra bhaga) which is the topmost part worshiped. It is circular in cross section and cylindrical shape. It represents Rudra (Shiva), Dissoluter or Destroyer of the World. This is known as Pooja Bhama because this part is worshiped. Brahmasutras : These are certain essential lines in Rudra bhaagam (Rudra bhaga). Without them Shivlinga is not worthy of worship. Siwa phallus is at ground level and easily accessible to worshipers regardless of their caste, social or economic status.
Lotus
The Lotus is associated with creation theology as well as the gods of Vishnu, Brahma, and Lakshmi.
Veena
Veena's musical instrument is associated with Hindu goddess Saraswati and Narada wise. It represents art and learning.
Conch
The conch shell is a great Hindu prayer article, used as a trumpet announcement of all kinds. God of Preservation, Vishnu, is said to have a special conch, Panchajanya, representing life as it has come out of life-giving water. In Dhruva's story, Keong deity plays a special role. Ancient Indian fighters will blow conch shells to announce the battle, as well-known at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharata, a famous Hindu epic. The conch shell is also a deep part of the symbolic tradition and Hindu religion. Today most Hindus use Keong as part of their religious practice, blowing it during worship at certain points, accompanied by ceremonial bells. Shankha also symbolizes the sound that creates the universe and means knowledge.
Chakra
Chakras or Vishnu-like discs are often found at the top of the Vishnu temple or incorporated into architectural designs. The pictures depicting the four-armed Narayana form of Vishnu almost always include Chakra in one of his hands. This is a common symbol for protection. The chakra is also known to symbolize the need to follow dharma and cursed adharma.
Many heads and arms
Arrays of Hindu gods, Buddhas, and some Jain gods are often depicted with many heads, arms, and other body parts, creating what the authors call a "multiplicity convention" in religious iconography. These diverse body parts represent the divine omnipotence and omnipotence (the ability to be in many places at once and at once in all places at once), and thus the ability to influence many things at once. The specific meaning attributed to some body part of an image is symbolic, not literal in its context. In such a depiction, the visual effects of multiple arms are to create the kinetic energy that demonstrates that ability.
V? hana
V? Hana or vehicles, sometimes called mountains, are animals or mythical entities that are closely related to certain deities in Hindu theology. Sometimes the deity is depicted iconographically and/or installed in the vahana; at other times, the vahana is depicted on the side of the god or symbolically represented as a divine attribute.
Vishnu
Vishnu is the Protector God. Of the three Hindu Triad gods, Vishnu, being a Sustainer, appears most humane. Vedic Rig Vishnu is understood as the sun in three stages - rising, peak and setting. Vishnu Vishnu stepped through the sky in three steps. This is the great deed of Vishnu and is his glorious glory. With these three steps Vishnu, the sun god, a course through three divisions of the universe, "gods are manifested in tripled form, such as Agni on earth, Indra or Vayu in the atmosphere and Surya in the sky." He is said to have taken these three steps for human conservation and benefit. This Zenit is rightly called the place of Vishnu. The third step can not be seen with the human eye. This is where Indra dwells.
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Gopura
It was a tower built on the entrance wall. That's a lot of storied buildings, up to one tier sixteenth floor. It contains many portico such as kudaivarai, prasthra, karnakuta, sala, panchara, kudu. This can be seen primarily in the temples of southern India with Dravidian architecture.
See also
- Ashtangangala
References
- Notes
- Source
- Vastu-Silpa Kosha, Encyclopedia of Hindu temple architecture and Vastu/SKRamachandara Rao, Delhi, Devine Book, (Lala Murari Lal Chharia Oriental series) ISBN 978-93-81218-51-8 (Set ).
- Kaasyapa shilpa shaastra: part 2 ministry of prestige - andhra pradesh - India.
- Bhaarathiya mahashilpamu: in 16 parts - swarna subramanya kavi - 1971 The TTD government of Andhra pradesh supports the publication.
Further reading
- Rao, T. A. Gopinatha (1998). Hindu Iconography Elements (in 4 Sections), New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBNÃ, 81-208-0878-9
- Jansen, Eva Rudy (1993). Hindu Book of Images: Gods, Manifestations and Their Meanings . Binkey Kok Publications, Havelte, Netherlands. ISBN: 90-74597-07-6.
External links
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Recognizing Gods
- Hindu symbol
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