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| − | '''Shikhara''' | + | '''Shikhara''' originated, according to mythology, from when Shiva held Mount Meru with this gesture as his bow. |
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| + | ==Application== | ||
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| + | Some additional meanings for this mudra: | ||
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| + | * establishing a family | ||
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| + | * friend | ||
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| + | * fanning one's face | ||
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| + | * drinking water | ||
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| + | * the number four | ||
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| + | * tying the hair in a top-knot | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 6 July 2013
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| Meaning | Spire, peak of the mountain |
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Shikhara originated, according to mythology, from when Shiva held Mount Meru with this gesture as his bow.
Application
Some additional meanings for this mudra:
- establishing a family
- friend
- fanning one's face
- drinking water
- the number four
- tying the hair in a top-knot
