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Hindu Holy Symbols

Symbol	Significance

	*Aum The Divine Symbol of Hindus which is the mark of Hinduism.Aum has a great power and is always chanted at the begining of all Mantras.
	*Prayer Hands This is a holy symbol of giving respect to others and the feeling of being together for ever.
	*Lotus It grows in the mud yet does't touch it but floats on water.Hence it is a symbol of purity.
	*Shankh-Counch Shell This is one of the symbols of Lord Vishnu which has a divine sound and always used in Artis and beginings of holy events.
	Tamhan-Pali:To fill the holy water in Tamhan for the pooja and leave it in by Pali.
	*Swastika This is a sign of auspiciousness and is drawn on the entrance of houses,shops etc.in saffron colour.
	*Trident-Trishula This is the symbol of Lord Shiva,carried by Sanyasis.
	*Kalasha A holy symbol,a pot in which a coconut is placed with mango leaves around it.Always used in worships and placed in front of Deities to maintain Happiness and success in the house,shops etc.
	Samai-A vertical stand to hold multiple flames which are lit continuously while the pooja is performed.

	*Cow-The GoMata Cow is respected as a God,by Hindus which is a symbol of motherhood,purity and peace.
	*Divine Feet of a Deity and a Guru Bowing down and touching the feet of Deities,Gurus and Elders is a symbol of respect,devotion and a gesture of submission..
	*Ghanta-A bell of metal brass which is continuosly rung while chanting the pooja mantras.-
	*Niranjan-The lamp lit with a cotton wick,placed in a brass stand.
	*Lamp-Deep Alwas placed in front of a Deity which is symbol of light and energy to be maintained all the time.

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