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.
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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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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