The (Two) Golden Fishes, suvarnamatsya, symbolize happiness, fertility and abundance & conjugal unity and fidelity.
They relate to two rivers the Yumuna and Ganga.
When shown swimming upstream they indicate attraction to the jewel of knowledge.
Treasure Vase, kalaśa, with a short neck with jewel (three jewels) in its opening. Denotes satisfaction of material desires.The sacred vase is filled with amṛta, elixir from heaven.
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The Right-Turning (Coiled) Conch Shell, dakṣiṇāvartaśaṅkha, symbolized femininity and the world. The right-turning is consistent with circumambulating temples. Its sound represents teaching of the Vedas.
The Auspicious (Endless) Knot, srivatsa, expresses motion and rest in a form of great simplicity and balanced harmony, and recalls the svastika. It is associated with a birthmark found on the chest of Vishnu.
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The Lotus, padma, for purity and non-attachment. 5/8
The Wheel, cakra, the wheel of dharma. 6/8
The Parasol, chattra, “protection against the heat of the defilements”. 7/8
The Victory Banner, dhvaja stambha, at the temple.
The aṣṭamaṅgala
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