Hinduism signs and symbols are very popular in India and are also known as Indian symbols. We are providing here a comprehensive list of major Hindu symbols and their meanings. The Sanskrit word for the symbol is Pratik, which is derived from the root Prati (going towards).

Om is the most important symbol in Hinduism. It represents Brahman, the Supreme Soul. The sound AUM was heard at the creation of the universe.

Swastika in Hinduism: It is an important Hindu symbol used on many auspicious occasions, like puja, marriages, Vastushanti, etc. The swastika is one of the 108 symbols of Lord Vishnu.

The lotus flower is a symbol of purity, rebirth, culture, and enlightenment in Hinduism. In Latin, the lotus is called Nelumbo Nucifera. It is also known as Kamal in Hindi and Marathi. It is an auspicious as well as one of the most important symbols in Hinduism. Mostly, the pink-colored lotus flower is shown as a symbol in Hindu mythology.

2011年10月20日 · It is a symbol of sacredness, purity, motherhood, and earth. The cow is depicted as a favorite animal of many Hindu deities like Lord Krishna , Lord Dattatreya, etc. The bull (Nandi), who belongs to the cow family, is considered as a carrier of Lord Shiva .

Shri is another popular Hindu symbol that represents auspiciousness. It is also spelled as Sri, Shree, or Sree. It is a Sanskrit word, which is used as a symbol also.

Trishula or Trident is a three-headed weapon of Lord Shiva that is also used as a symbol in Hinduism. It is also a symbol of Buddhism.

Reincarnation means rebirth i.e., getting born again in a different living body, which is the core concept of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Skip to content Hinduism Facts

Symbolism: In the world, only Hindus apply tilaka. Hence, it is an identity for Hindus and is a symbol of Hinduism. You would see some Hindu deities with a tilaka marked on the forehead. It symbolizes the third eye, which is associated with spirituality. Colors of Tilaka: The colors of tilaka vary from region to region and castes to castes.

Basic beliefs of Hinduism are reincarnation and Karma. The other main Hinduism beliefs include soul, Dashavataram, belief in God, etc.