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Unveiling the Stories: Symbolism and Iconography in Indian Religious Art
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In Hindu iconography, the deity Vishnu is often depicted holding a chakra. What does this object symbolize?
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The cycle of life and death
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The chakra, or discus, represents the cyclical nature of existence, the continuous rotation of life, death, and rebirth.