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A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols that represents the cosmos, deities, or a sacred space. Learn about the different kinds of mandalas in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shinto, and how they are used for meditation, ritual and art.
Yantra tattooing or Sak Yant is a form of tattooing using Indian yantra designs with Pali phrases. It is believed to offer power, protection, fortune, and other benefits for the bearer, and has a long history and various types and designs.
An eleventh-century Sanskrit play entitled Mahanataka by Hanumat relates the story of Rama in nine, ten, or fourteen acts, depending on recension. [14] Pratima Natak by Bhāsa starts with Rama's coronation, which is stopped by Kaikeyi, and Rama's exile, which leads to Dasratha's death. When Bharat arrives at Ayodhya he sees the statue of his ...
Narasimha is a Hindu deity who appears as a part-lion, part-man being to kill the demon Hiranyakashipu. He is the God of Protection, Destruction, Yoga and Time, and has many names, icons, legends and festivals in Vaishnavism.
Purple Bindu chakra (may also be red) In Tantra, Bindu (or Bindu visarga—"falling of the drop") is a point at the back of the head where Brahmins grow their tuft of hair.
Kapala is a Sanskrit word for a skull cup used as a ritual implement in Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist Tantra. It symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, and non-discrimination, and is often decorated with precious metals and jewels.
Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning "thunderbolt" or "diamond", and it is a symbol of power and indestructibility in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is also the weapon of Indra, the king of the devas, and it is associated with the sage Dadhichi and the Bodhisattva Vajrapani.
Sanskrit is a classical language of the Indo-Aryan branch of Indo-European languages, with a long and influential history in South Asia and beyond. Learn about its origins, varieties, scripts, grammar, literature, revival and recognition in India and other countries.