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A Hindu bride wearing the Nath. The nose ring is called a Nath (Hindi: नथ, IPA:) in various local languages and were introduced around the 9th and 10th centuries becoming a symbol of a woman's marital status. The nath in its full form contains a jeweled ring with a chain connected to a hairpiece.
The Chakra or disc-like weapon of Vishnu is often found mounted on the top of Vaishnava temples or incorporated into architectural designs. Images depicting Vishnu's four-armed Narayana form almost always include the Chakra in one of his hands. It is a general symbol for protection.
Kaikappu, bangles without designs known as Kappu; Mothiram or Neli, finger ring. Vangi or Vanki, armband. Nagothu, Naga(snake) shape on vanki. Kanganam (armband) Tholvalai Kappu used in the shoulder to hold the sari. Nagar or Nagam, A cobra shaped ornament used the upper arms.
In Indian and Hindu tradition, [11] the Ashtamangala may be used during certain occasions including: pujas, weddings (of Hindus), and coronations. The ashtamangala finds wide mention in the texts associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. They have been depicted in decorative motifs and cultural artifacts. The Hindu tradition ...
Hindu art found its first inspiration in the Buddhist art of Mathura. The three Vedic gods Indra , Brahma and Surya were actually first depicted in Buddhist sculpture, as attendants in scenes commemorating the life of the Buddha, such as his Birth, his Descent from the Trāyastriṃśa Heaven , or his retreat in the Indrasala Cave . [ 13 ]
Panchajanya - a Shankha conch shell of the Hindu god Vishnu. Shankha - A conch shell which is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The Shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god Vishnu. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet. Yogesha Nadam - The conch of ...
Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) [65] [66] 22 October 2010 [67] Indian elephant is the largest terrestrial mammal in India and a cultural symbol throughout its range, appearing in various religious traditions and mythologies. [68] [69] It is native to mainland Asia with nearly three-fourth of the population found in India.
Ornamental Kalpavriksha design was a feature that was adopted on the reverse of the coins and sculptures in the Gupta period. [25] Kalpavriksha is also dated to the Dharmachakra period of Buddhism. The paintings of this period depicting the tree with various branches and leaves have a female figure painted on its top part.