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Symbolism in Indian Culture



Introduction

We do not know why some rituals and customs have evolved in our culture and perform them mechanically, without understanding the motive behind them or finding out their relevance and significance in our lives. Here is a chance to uncover and understand the rites which have baffled and intrigued you!


"Symbolism in Indian Culture" is a platform which we are providing to explain all these relevant, extraneous, significant, inconsequential rituals which we perform without understanding the why, what and how behind them!


You could also send your query by filling up query form. If we feel its addition will add value to our Symbolism section, we will provide an answer for the same and display it. Please ensure the questions relate to Indian culture and customs.


Symbolism Questions Answered

 
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  Why is water sprinkled three times with mantras around leaf plates by Brahmins?

  What is the meaning and significance of Kuber Yantra?

  What is the purpose of rangoli?

  What does Swastika Symbol means?

  What is the significance of Saffron Color?

  God made man and woman and gave her the menstrual cycle. Why then is she considered impure during her menstrual cycle days?

  Why do malas have 108 beads?

  What is the significance of the mithuna {amorous} couples on the walls of temples?

  Why do we not cut our nails at twilight?

  Why do we squirt colored water out of syringes during the festival of Holi?

  What is the importance of FIVE in Indian Religion?

  What is the significance of Dance?

  What is the meaning of wearing the sacred thread?

  What is the symbolism of the five elements of nature - earth, air, water, fire, space (the panchamahabhutas) in Indian mythology mean?

  What is the significance of Trishula?

  What is the significance of doing Surya Namaskar?

  Why do Indian gods have multiple arms?

  Why is rakhi tied on the right hand and not on the left hand?

  Why is it regarded as a grave mistake to touch things with the feet, especially books?

  What is the purpose of fasting?

  Why are bells rung during worship, especially in temples?

  Why is the cow "sacred"?

  What is the meaning of lighting a lamp for worship?

  What is the significance of bindi (dot) or the tilak applied on the forehead by many women and men?


 



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