Ashta-mangalas

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In Buddhism, the Ashta-mangalas are a set of eight auspicious symbols. There is some variation among different traditions concerning the eight symbols.

[edit] Digambara Jain tradition

  1. Parasol (Chhatra)
  2. Banner (Dhwaja)
  3. Pot (Kalasha)
  4. Wisk (Chauri)
  5. Mirror (Darpana)
  6. Seat (Bhadrasana)
  7. Fan
  8. Vessel

[edit] Swetambara Jain tradition

  1. Swastika
  2. Sri Vatsa
  3. Nandavarta
  4. Vardhmanaka (food vessel)
  5. Bhadrasana (seat)
  6. Kalasha (pot)
  7. Darpan (mirror)
  8. Meen Yugala (pair of fish)
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