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The Khanda or the symbol of the Sikh faith is an image that displays a double-edged sword (khanda) in the center, a Chakkar and two single-edged swords on either side of the khanda and Chakkar. The symbol took on this current form around the first…

A Temple Menorah refers to a gold-colored candelabra with seven branches, signifying the lighting of the Menorah every day in the Tabernacle and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. According to Jewish scripture, when the Temple Menorah was placed in the…

Temple bells are common instruments found in Buddhist temples, most often in temples throughout Japan. The purpose of the bells is to summon monks for prayer or announce periods of time. The bells also help aid in meditation and prayer recitations.…

A Lingam or Linga is an abstract representation of the Hindu deity, Shiva. Hindus view the Linga as a symbol of energy and potentially even Shiva himself. The origins of a Linga comes from Hindu scripture where it describes Shiva emerging from a…

Dr. Shorner-Johnson Shakuhachi or a Bamboo Flute is a Japanese-Buddhist spiritual instrument that plays a significant role in Zen-Buddhism meditation, specifically those who are in the Fuke Sect. Its purpose is to produce songs that are considered…

Saint Francis of Assisi, also known as Giovanni di Pietro di Bernadone was born in 1181 or 1882 in the Holy Roman Empire. Also known as Francesco, Saint Francis was the founder of the Order of the Friars Minor and the Women's Order of Saint Clare.…

Gautama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama is the title of the Buddha whose teaching founded Buddhism sometime between the 6th and 4th century BCE. Buddha was known for his ascetic lifestyle. This depiction comes from…

Buddha or Gautama Buddha whose original name was Siddartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. Siddartha Gautama is believed to have lived in the eastern part of ancient India between the 6th and 4th century, teaching severe asceticism. Gautama is…

A Rehal or Qur'an stand is an X-shaped foldable book rest used to hold the Islamic Holy Book, the Qur'an, during recitation. Muslims believe that the Holy Qur'an should be handled with the deepest respect, therefore a Qur'an stand ensures a clean…

The cross is one of the most identifiable symbols in Christianity. The Christian cross is in reference to the crucifix, an instrument of execution that Jesus of Nazareth was hung from. The cross was not an icon of Christianity until approximately…