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Do you think Kundalas (Earrings) worn by our Gods are just ornaments?

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There are 5 Kinds of Kundalas (Earrings)

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1.Patra Kundala – made of plain rolled sheet of gold or cylindrical sheets like palmyra leaf, worn by minor deities.
2.Makara/Nakra Kundala – are of Crocodile design worn by Shiva & Vishnu or their class of Gods. Indra is also sports them sometimes. Makara represents the water. Water is associated with creation of life on Earth. Makara Kundala also indicates the mastery in Sankhya & Yoga.
3.Sankha Patra Kundala – Conch in the shape of leaf are worn as earrings by goddesses like Uma. Fierce forms like Durga wear Simha Kundala which are less common.
4.Ratna Kundala – Circular earring studded with precious gems are worn by Vishnu, Shiva & Brahma equally and their class of Gods.
Ratna Kundala of brahma represents the cycle of life.

The Ratna Kundalas of Vishnu represent inherent opposites like – Gyan & Agyan, Sukha & Dukha indicating these are two sides of life on Earth.
Ratna Kundalas of Shiva indicate the Alakshya (Formlessness) & Niranjana (Invisible to Mortal eyes).

5.Sarpa Kundala – Exclusively worn by Shiva indicates his Status of Kundalini Yoga.

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Did you know this?

We are familiar with Ayudha of Shiva, Trisula & Ayudha of Vishnu, Gada but whats the Ayudha of Brahma?

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It is called “Shruk” a Small spoon or “Shruva” a big spoon.

Used in offering Ghee while performing the “Yagya” is symbolic representation of Brahma’s Kriya in the process of Shrushti.
Ayudha here do not mean weapon. No literal English translation. Ayudha here means “Attribute”, which represents the very nature of the God holding it.
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Do you think the Mukutas/Head Gear worn by our gods are just decorative?

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@ReclaimTemples @punarutthana @LostTemple7
There are 2 categories of Mukutas or Maulis (Crown/Head gear)

A) Major Varieties – Kirita Mukuta, Jata Mukuta, Karanda Mukuta

B) Minor Varieties - are mostly done by hair using jewels
1) Kirita Mukuta : is a Long Conical Crown topped by Ornamental Knob. This is exclusively worn by Narayana/Vishnu or his class of Gods like Surya or Avatars of Vishnu. Kirita comes from Kirti. Who bears this mukuta is the Sovereign ruler.
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Do you think this is just temple pillar & roof?

This Sthambha/Pillar and Chadhi/Roof are from the Mukha Mandapa/Façade of Tanjore Brihadiswara Temple.

@ReclaimTemples @punarutthana @LostTemple7
1) The Pillar is of Square plan called as “Brahma Kanta” Sthambha – representing the four heads of Brahma in four directions. The pillar edges are sculpted with pilasters (false pillars) called “Kudya Sthambha” with Ghata at the top.
2) The "Brahmna Kanta" pillar is topped by a capital called "Padma Kanta" – Graceful like Lotus bloom.

3) The most difficult is the “Danda-Chadya" or Eave (extended roof for protection from sun & rain) of this Mandapa.

The style is directly copied from the wooden roofs.
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