Dhvaja (Sanskrit: ध्वज, romanized: Dhvaja, lit. 'flag'; Tibetan: རྒྱལ་མཚན, Wylie: rgyal-msthan) is the Sanskrit term for a banner or a flag. Flags are featured in the iconography, mythology, and architecture of Indian religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Nov 27, 2024 · Dhvaja (ध्वज, “banner”):—Fifth seat of the Svādhiṣṭhāna (2nd chakra), according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. It is identified with the fifth of the seven worlds, named janaloka. Together, these seven seatsthey form the Brahmāṇḍa …

Dhvaja literally means ‘that which stands tall’. ‘Dhvaja’ is a flag or a banner fixed on a post and is a common feature in the temples.

Nov 24, 2024 · From the root ध्वज् (dhvaj, “(of a banner) to move and wave around”), of uncertain origin. Traditionally derived from Proto-Indo-European *dʰweg- (“cloth”), and compared with Proto-Germanic *dōkaz (“cloth, rag”).

The standard (dhvaja) in the Brahmanic cults takes on the appearance of a high column (dhvaja-stambha) erected in front of temples and is surmounted by a divine effigy, most often that of the sacred steed, or vahana, of the god. Simultaneously a signal (because of its height)…

Oct 29, 2024 · In Buddhism, Dhvaja symbolizes victory and protection, often depicted as a flag or banner. It is notably associated with specific deities, especially Kuvera, representing divine triumph and safeguarding.

Jul 14, 2024 · Dhwaja is symbolic representation of Sanata Dharma. Flag or Dhwaja works as a beacon of light, telling us about the divine presence and offering protection from negative forces. Sanatana Dharma takes us back to history where idol …

Dec 29, 2021 · Dhvaja is one of the Ashtamangala, a set of Eight Auspicious Signs shared by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a victory banner. A drawing of the Buddhist version of a dhvaja usually looks like four flags on the same staff.

Mar 5, 2025 · It is counted as one of the ‘eight auspicious objects’ (aṣṭamaṅgalas). In temples—especially Śaiva temples—the banner may be mounted on a flag pole, or dhvaja-sthambha, opposite the entrance to the main shrine. The banner on which the emblem of a hero, or the mount of a deity, is represented.

Sep 22, 2024 · The keyphrase "Dhvaja (banner)" is defined in the Purana as both a specific construction measure linked to auspicious elements and a ceremonial flag symbolizing auspiciousness and religious significance.