As Hinduism is the oldest religion on Earth, it has more numbers of symbols than other religions. Each Hindu symbol has a different meaning and is used on different occasions. Hinduism symbols are also used as body tattoos in Western countries as well as in India.

Om is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. It is a symbol as well as a syllable. It is also spelled as AUM. It is also known as Omkar or Pranava. It consists of three letters; A, U, and M. It is the fundamental Hindu mantra (Bij Mantra). All the important mantras start with Om. Aum is the sound that was present at the time of the creation of the ...

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.

Tilaka is a mark drawn worn on the forehead by Hindus. It is a Hindu symbol, which represents the third eye, mostly worn by males.

Sri or Shri is an auspicious Hindu symbol as well as is one of the names of Lord Ganesha. Shri is used as Mr. is used in English.

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.

Saffron flag is the official flag of Hinduism and is a symbol of sacrifice for Hindus. It was also an official flag of Maratha Kingdom.

Kalash or Kalasha is a vessel that is worshiped in many Hindu rituals as well as is an important Hindu symbol. A Kalash symbolizes abundance and prosperity.

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

Lord Hanuman (also Anjaneya) is a popular Hindu deity who is worshiped by Hindus for his divine characteristics. He belongs to the race of apes. He helped Lord Rama to defeat the demon king, Ravana, and establish the kingdom of truth.