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Do you think this is just a Temple Pillar?
This “Dwadasha Lakshna Sthambha”–12 Elements Pillar is of “Vishnu Kanta” (Octagonal) class of Hindu temple pillars from Surya Mandir, Modhera, Gujarat.
1) Ghata/Ahvaana Patta–Base Water pot like Kalasa or Welcome Band generally

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contains Sri Ganesha or Sri Maha Lakshmi.
2) Simhamukha Patta–Lion Band–represents the Valor & Courage.
3) Dwarapala Patta–Guardian Band–Guardians of the presiding deity in the temple are present.
4) Vadaka/Vadaki patta–Musicians Band singing in reverence of the god.

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5) Avatara patta Manifestation Band different Avataras of presiding deity.
6) Kalika Patta–Lotus Bud Band–indicates the potentiality of everybody to attain moksha.
7) Khandika/Ghanta Patta – Bell band – signifies the impermanence, transient creation of this universe

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through sound.
8) Deva Gana Patta – Embodiments of divine features – resembles all good characters of divinity.
9) Gandharva Patta – Geometrical Band basically Vajra or Padma Kulika are present. Vajra indicates indestructibility. Padma Kulika indicates – probability of

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moksha all human beings.
10) Kirtimukha Patta – Kirtimukha is the embodiment of dedication to his master Mahadev.
11) Kumbhika/Purnakumbha – Kalasa – water pot at the top.
12) Sirsa – Head/Capital of a pillar – represents how important sirsa is in bearing weight like

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Head takes care of a human body.
Ghata at base is water, Kumbhika at the top is water - is an indication of how life emerges in water and ends in water.
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