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Poses, gestures and iconographic details


Ushnisha

A protuberance on the top of the Buddha's head, beneath the hair, symbolizing his attainment of transcendental wisdom and a state of Enlightenment. One of the main attributes in the iconography of the Buddha.

 

 

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