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In Indian and Hindu tradition, [11] the Ashtamangala may be used during certain occasions including: pujas, weddings (of Hindus), and coronations. The ashtamangala finds wide mention in the texts associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. They have been depicted in decorative motifs and cultural artifacts. The Hindu tradition ...
Varuna (/ ˈ v ɜːr ʊ n ə, ˈ v ɑː r ə-/; [5] Sanskrit: वरुण, IAST: Varuṇa) is a Hindu god, associated with the sky, [6] oceans, and water. In the Vedic scriptures, he is paired with the god Mitra and is the lord of Ṛta (justice) and Satya (truth). [7] [8] Varuna is also mentioned as an Aditya, the sons of the goddess Aditi. [9]
Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in the Aquarius sign between about January 20 and February 18. [2] Aquarius is one of the three air signs, alongside Gemini and Libra. The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn (In traditional astrology alongside Capricorn), and Uranus in modern astrology. It is a fixed air sign. The opposite sign of ...
Mitra, the god of oaths, promises, and friendships; Varuna, the god of water the seas, the oceans, and rain; Indra, also called Śakra, the king of gods, and the god of weather, storms, rain, and war; Savitr, the god of the morning sun; associated with Surya; Aṃśa, solar deity; associated with Surya; Aryaman the god of customs, hospitality ...
Apollo, god of medicine, music, poetry, song and dance; Athena, goddess of wisdom and smart war; Dionysus, god of wine; Hephaestus, god of forge and sculpture; Poseidon, god of the sea, one of the big three; Zeus, god of the sky and lightning, one of the big three; Hera, goddess of marriage, family, women, and childbirth, queen of the gods ...
The 12 zodiac signs of astrology are subdivided into four elements: Fire, earth, air and water. Though each sign is unique, signs within elemental categories have definitely qualities in common.
Vishnu is the Protector-God, also the God of Destruction. Of the three gods of the Hindu Triad, Vishnu, being the Preserver, appears most human. The Rig Vedic Vishnu is conceived as the sun in three stages - rising, zenith and setting. The Vedic Vishnu strides through the heavens in three steps.
16. Lion and Lamb. Often, a lion and lamb tattoo may draw from religious connotations. It can symbolize the juxtaposition of strength and gentleness, unity, or peaceful coexistence.