Lotus Shaped Stones In Hindu Temples

Lotus shaped stones in Hindu temples are known as Balipitha, representing gods and goddesses installed in front, and around, the sanctum sanctorum of a Hindu temple. The ten dikpalas (protectors of the ‘sides’ or ‘directions’) and saptamatrs (seven mothers) are represented in lotus-shaped stones that are generally found in a temple are – Ishana, Brahma, Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirti, Ananta, Varuna,

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