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published: 4/17/04
updated: 2/1/07

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A variety of Hindu symbols are used in art, sacred objects and ritual. They usually signify Hindu concepts, the attributes of deities, or the gods or goddesses themselves. This section explains the history, meaning and use of some common Hindu symbols. For things that may have a symbolic meaning but are mainly important as a concrete object, see Hindu Things.



Aum
Aum
Bindi
Bindi
Shiva Linga
Linga
Lotus
Lotus
Pratik
Pratik
Swastika
Swastika
Tilak
Tilak
Trishula symbol
Trishula
Yantra
Yantra


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