religious symbols
The Bindi represents what in ancient India?
a third eye. The third eye is a way of showing wisdom and was believed to retain energy.
what religions wore Bindi's?
the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist wore Bindi's to represent spiritual awareness and concentration
What religion built communities around there beliefs?
Hindus built communities around there beliefs. they built temples.
How do Jains symbolize their religion?
They sweep the ground to avoid insects. This is a way of showing non violence.
What did Buddha teach the Buddhist religion?
He taught them that suffering was a way to life.
what festival did they celebrate in the spring?
the festival of colors. its a festival about good over evil and the celebration of spring.
what animal represents nourishment and motherhood?
the cow represents these features because milk is a daily necessity.
what is Ashokas Edicts on dharma.
it is a promoted universal ethic on non violence.