Symbols of Hinduism: Hinduism is not a religion in the same sense as Christianity or Islam. Rather, Hinduism is a philosophy of life that worships no prophet and no founder. As the oldest religion in the world, Hinduism has more sacred symbols than any other religion. Each symbol stands for a specific meaning and is used in different ways.
The most famous symbols of Hinduism
Om
Om embodies the basic idea that the Creator of the world is omnipresent, infinite, omniscient and infallible.
Om in Tamil
In the Tamil language, the Om symbol is represented like this.
Shri (Shree)
Shri is a symbol of prosperity, wealth, tranquillity and well-being.
Tilak
Tilak is the sign made between the eyebrows of a Hindu male. This sign is mostly used at religious rituals, weddings or birthdays.
Bindi
Bindi is a small, round symbol made between the eyebrows of women. Unmarried women use this symbol, but it is not made with kumkum.
Lotus
The lotus flower is very significant in Hinduism. Many deities are depicted together with a lotus flower. The lotus represents culture and politeness.
Dharmachakra
The Dharmachakra is the wheel of Dharma and represents the Hindu law of Dharma.
Ashthalakshmi (Star of Laxmi).
Laxmi is the Hindu god of prosperity. The star of Laxmi represents the eight forms of prosperity.
Trident
The Trident is the weapon of Siva with which he destroys evil. The Trident represents the threefold qualities of nature, namely sattva, rajas and tamas. Siva controls the worlds with the three qualities.
Swastika
The swastika is a very ancient and sacred symbol of Hinduism. It represents success and perfection under the guidance of the Almighty.
