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Yantra Gallery Hindu
Voice UK, June 2006 The various Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism represent
divine principles or energies. The deities are usually represented
and invoked through beautiful physical forms, which we typically see
adorning Hindu homes and temples. However the anthropomorphic form
is not the only way that the deities can be represented and worshipped.
Each deity also has a sound (mantra), as well as a geometric form,
called a yantra, which represent the deity just as much as
the physical form. They can be thought of as the "subtle form"
of the deity. Yantras are used for visualisation and meditation
tools, to help connect to the energy and grace of the deity, as well
as in astrology, to ward off negative planetary influences. This gallery
shows some of the popular yantras.
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