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  2. Hindu iconography - Wikipedia

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    Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.

  3. Narcissus poeticus - Wikipedia

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    Narcissus poeticus, the poet's daffodil, poet's narcissus, nargis, pheasant's eye, findern flower or pinkster lily, was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, and is frequently identified as the narcissus of ancient times (although Narcissus tazetta and Narcissus jonquilla have also been considered as possibilities).

  4. Nargis - Wikipedia

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    Nargis (نرگس [ˈnərɡɪs]) is a Persian word meaning Narcissus, the daffodil flower. She was subsequently credited as Nargis in all of her films. [18] [19] Nargis appeared in numerous films after her debut. In 1943 at the age of 14, she appeared in Mehboob Khan's Taqdeer, opposite Motilal. [20]

  5. Religious perspectives on tattooing - Wikipedia

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    Tattoos hold rich historical and cultural significance as permanent markings on the body, conveying personal, social, and spiritual meanings. However, religious interpretations of tattooing vary widely, from acceptance and endorsement to strict prohibitions associating it with the desecration of the sacred body.

  6. Pancratium maritimum - Wikipedia

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    Flowers 3–15 in an umbel, [5] up to 15 cm (6 in) long, white. Corona two-thirds as long as the tepals. Corona two-thirds as long as the tepals. The flowers have a pleasing, exotic and very subtle lily scent, which only becomes apparent during still, windless summer nights that allow the delicate fragrance to become perceptible.

  7. Tattoo - Wikipedia

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    In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Neopaganism, tattoos are accepted. [150] Southeast Asia has a tradition of protective tattoos variously known as sak yant or yantra tattoos that include Buddhist images, prayers, and symbols. Images of the Buddha or other religious figures have caused controversy in some Buddhist countries when incorporated into ...

  8. Narcissus in culture - Wikipedia

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    The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, where it is traditional to wear a daffodil or a leek on Saint David's Day (March 1). In Welsh the daffodil is known as " Peter 's Leek", ( cenhinen Bedr or cenin Pedr ), the leek ( cenhinen ) being the other national symbol. [ 10 ]

  9. Hindu art - Wikipedia

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    Hindu art encompasses the artistic traditions and styles culturally connected to Hinduism and have a long history of religious association with Hindu scriptures, rituals and worship. Background [ edit ]