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Sanchans EMBLEMS
Tirthankar's idol (murti) represents the qualities and
1 virtues of the Tirthankar and therefore all idols are similar in structure.
Each Tirthankar's idol has emblem (lanchhan) that distinguishes them from the other Tirthankars. When a Tirthankar is born. He has a particular mark on His right thigh. This birthmarkisin the form ofaspeck. This symbol can be found on the base of the idol to identify that Tirthankar.
The eyes vividly communicate peace and loving compassion. Positive vibrations emanate from the adorned energy centers. It represents the Tirthankar as a spiritual king and sovereign victor of all the inner enemies and five senses. In the picture, the lanchhan of a lion is clearly visible at the base, showing that it is the idol of Mahavir Swami, the twenty-fourth Tirthankar.
LANCHANS EMBLEMS
