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 MYSTICAL DIAGRAM

This symbol, also known as the Shri

Chakra, is made up of nine

THE SRI

interlocking triangles radiating from

a central point. The four upright

triangles represent Shiva, the male

YANTRA
aspect, while the five inverted

triangles represent Shakti, the

feminine side (Divine Mother). The

Sri Yantra is utilised to represent the

link or unity of both male and

feminine divinity as a totality. It can

also refer to the cosmos' overall

unity and connectivity.

 CONCEALED WISDOM
The bindi, a dot (typically red) worn on

women's foreheads, is one of Hinduism's

most well-known things. It's a type of

tilak, a sacred emblem worn by many

Hindu men and women, although with

less religious significance than other

tilaks. The bindi is traditionally worn by

married Hindu women on their

foreheads. It represents female energy

BINDI
and is thought to protect both women

and their husbands from harm. Bindis are

a traditional mark produced with

coloured sandalwood, sindoor, or

turmeric paste. The most frequent bindi

is a red dot made with colour. The bindi

is said to retain energy and strengthen

concentration.
 TROPICAL AND

EVERGREEN
Rudrashka is derived from the words
"Rudra" (another name for Shiva)

and "aksha," which means "eyes."

Prayer beads and rosary beads are

made from the seeds of this tree.The

Rudraksha tree grows in Southeast

THE

Asia, Nepal, the Himalayas, as well

as New Guinea and Australia. Its

blue seeds are thought to represent

RUDRAKSHA
Shiva, the Destroyer's tears. As Per

the tradition, when Shiva saw how

TREE
his people were suffering, he shed

one tear, which developed into the

Rudraksha tree.
 PRANA
Tripundra symbolises holy trinity of

hindu Gods Brahma , Vishnu and

Shiva .The Tripundra is a significant

Hindu emblem used by Shaivites, or

Lord Shiva devotees. Tripundra is a

type of tilak that consists of three

horizontal lines drawn on the

TRIPUNDRA forehead with bhasma or sacred

ash. A red dot or bindu may be

placed in the centre. Some Shiva

devotees also draw Tripundra's

three ash strips on the sides of their

arms.
 DIVINE SYMBOL
The Trishula is a Hindu goddess. The

Trident, also known as the Trishula, is a

popular Hindu symbol linked with Lord

Shiva. Though this three-pronged emblem

is commonly thought to be a weapon

employed by the Lord to guard and

restore Dharma, it has deeper meanings.

It symbolises the balance between the

THE
energies of creation, preservation, and

destruction and represents the Trinity of

TRISHULA
Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. It's also

thought to represent the three Gunas:

Rajas, Tamas, and Sattva. The three

dimensions of consciousness, namely

cognition, affection, and observation, are

another symbolic representation of the

Trishula.
 HUES
Indian culture is recognised for its

brilliant hues, which are used for

more than just decoration.Sensuality

and purity, as well as dynamism and

fertility, are all represented by the

colour red. It's frequently associated

with the goddess Durga, the

universe's mother.
In Indian tradition, SAFFORN is a

INDIA vivid orange-yellow colour that is

considered sacred. It is a symbol of

CULTURE OF

bravery and selflessness.

GREEN is a colour that represents

COLORS
faith, fertility, and wealth.
WHITE is a colour that represents

honesty, purity, and serenity.

 PRANA

The science of breathing is commonly

referred to as pranayam. Pran = energy;

Ayama = manifestation or control is the

correct literal meaning of this Sanskrit phrase.

Pran is the Universe's vital energy, which all

living beings benefit from throughout their

lives. The universe is vibrating with pran-vayu,

and mother nature graciously provides it to

PRANAYAM all people who can draw upon it to the full

extent of their capacity. People commonly

confuse pran with oxygen, and as a result,

they only draw in around 20% of their lung

capacity due to a lack of understanding of

the science and technique of proper and

efficient breathing.
 SHANKH
The Conch Shell, or Shankh, was a gift from

the ocean, which was churned by the Gods.

Inside the conch-shell, a spiral structure

represents boundless space. Holding a

conch shell close to one's ear produces

cosmic noises, which may be heard in all

natural conch shells. God Vishnu received a

lovely conch shell with a right-side mouth,

whereas Goddess Lakshmi cherishes a

conch shell with a left-side aperture. The

conch shell is blown to announce major

events and auspicious festivals, as well as

SHELLS OF

to summon all the faithful to worship the

deity. Every morning on the

Mahabharatha's battleground of

CONCH Kurushetra, the blowing of the shankh

signalled the commencement of the

combat.
 QUIET!
Silence, according to Rishis, is linked with

happiness. One gets a feeling when visiting

an isolated temple on a mountaintop or

the Samadhi of any gorgeous saint. There

are three types of silence. One is the

outward form of silence, such as that seen

in a cemetery or a cremation ground.

Tantriks, or those who study or practise

black magic or other paranormal

MAUN
practises, revere this silence. Internal

silence, which is difficult to achieve/attain,

is the most charming silence. The quietness

within quietens the mind by blocking away

desires, frustrations, and attachments to

material things. The purging of rubbish

from the mind/thoughts/etc. brings such

wonderful silence
 HOLY & SACRED

Trees are considered man's friends since

they supply him with shelter, food, fuel,

and oxygen. Some trees are deified in

the Rigveda and the Atharveda as

"Vriksha Devta," which are deemed holy

and should be worshipped. In India, trees

such as the Pipal, Banyan, Goolar, Amla,

WORSHIP

Vilva, Sandal, Neem, Mango, and Babool

are revered.
The Pipal tree is planted in temples and

OF TREES
inns where people gather to worship

because it is said that Gods and the souls

of pious ancestors rest on its branches. As

a result, it is not a domestic tree; instead,

it is grown in temples and inns where

people come to pray.

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Guided by

Mr.Gaurav Sharma