Common Indian Symbols used in Indian jewelry and their generally accepted meanin
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This article contains a chart of commonly used symbols in modern Indian jewelry designs, along with a brief explanation of the symbol’s meaning.
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MAN
life
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WATERHOUSE |
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CACTUS
Sign of Desert
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DAYS-NIGHTS
time
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SNAKE
Defiance
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BIRD
Free of Worry
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THUNDERBIRD TRACK
Bright Prospect
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HOGAN
Longtime Home
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ARROW
Protection
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BIG MOUNTAIN
Great Abundance
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KOKOPELLI
Flute Player
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GECKO
Sign of Desert
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WATER RUNNING
Constant Life
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OAK TWIG
Summons the Holy
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ARROW
Alertness
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SEASONS
Winter Summer Spring Fall
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EAGLE FEATHER
Sacred
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BROKEN ARROW
Peace
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CROSSED ARROWS
Friendship
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TEEPEE
Temporary House
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RAIN CLOUDS
Good Prospect
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SUN RAYS
Constant
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BEAR PAW
Good Omen
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PEACE PIPE
Ceremonial Sacred
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PATH
Crossed
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HEADDRESS
Chief
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HORSE
Journey
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LIGHTNING
Swiftness
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RAIN
Plentiful Crop
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DEER TRACK
Game Plentiful
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BEAR
Strength
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EAGLE
Freedom
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MOUNTAIN RANGE
Destination
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SUN
Happiness
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CHILD
Fathers Pride
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THUNDERBIRD
Unlimited Happiness
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February 11, 2002