Header 1 Matching Hindu Symbols and their Meanings
Cut out the symbols and names. Match them together and stick them in the table on the next page.
Hands Together Aum/Om
Pranama Kalasha
Hindu Swastika Lotus Flower
Conch shell Trishul
Cow diva lamp
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Symbol Name Symbol Name
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Cut out the symbols and meanings. Match them together and stick them in the table on the next page.
Offering respect to the soul of This is a symbol of Lord Shiva. the person or deity.
This is a symbol of light. One of the symbols of Lord Vishnu.
This is a way of showing deep The most important symbol in respect to an elder or deity. Hinduism.
A holy symbol representing the This is used as part of the fire Sun god, Surya. sacrifice ritual.
They are symbols of purity, Represents how people should motherhood and ahimsa always be kind and good. (non-violence).
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
RE | Year 3 | Hinduism | Symbols and Meanings | Lesson 6 Header 1 Matching Hindu Symbols and their Meanings
Cut out the symbols, names and meanings. Match them together and stick them in the table on the next page.
This is used as part This is a symbol Hands Together Kalasha of the fire sacrifice of light. ritual.
A holy symbol This is a symbol Lotus Flower Trishul representing the of Lord Shiva. Sun god Surya.
Offering respect One of the symbols Hindu Swastika Cow to the soul of the of Lord Vishnu. person or deity.
This is a way of Represents how Aum/Om Pranama showing deep respect people should always to an elder or deity. be kind and good.
They are symbols of purity, motherhood The most important diva lamp Conch shell and ahimsa symbol in Hinduism. (non-violence).
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Symbol Name Meaning Symbol Name Meaning
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