There are many religions in the world. It doesn’t matter which part of the world people live they follow a certain religion and wear a religious pendant with a symbol engraved on it. Read more about popular religious symbols around the world.
Religious jewelery is not just fashion jewelry, people wear it to devote themselves as followers of God to keep their internal faith strong. This religious charm pendant provides the wearer with a source of strength and constantly reminds them of the presence of god. In all religions, the most common type of jewelry is a religious pendant. All religious pendants represent a specific religion.
The following five religious pendants are the most popular around the world.
Buddhist amulets:
In various parts of the world, especially in Thailand people wear Buddhist amulets to protect themselves from harm. As people say these amulets represent the power of the Lord Buddha and others say that these amulets represent revered monks who are meditation masters. Usually, Buddhists wear this amulet at all ages, but it becomes necessary when boys enter the adult stage. This works as protection from disease and bad luck.
Hindu pendants and medallions:
Hinduism and Buddhism have similarities, but there are some differences as well. One of the biggest differences is that Hindus follow a god of their own choice among millions of gods. Apparently, Hindu religious pendants can represent one of several gods. Usually, people like to wear the pendant of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, Lord Shiva, with a river on his head and a snake on his neck or his musicians can be seen with Sarasvati.
Muslim Khamsa or Hamsa:
It is said in the Islamic world that this symbol represents the forces of good and evil, the five finger hand is known as the hand of Fatima. It is said that these five fingers represent Muhammad and his family. Apart from that, Muslims also hang Khamsa around the animals to maintain their health. It serves as God’s protective hand.
Christian cross:
The cross is a symbol of Christians around the world of ages, but not always. In many early civilizations the Tau together armed with a cross was used to represent gods and goddesses. In Christianity, the Lord Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. When Christians wear the cross pendant it reminds them of the sacrifices that Jesus made for them and the existence of God’s love.
The Jewish Star of David:
This is known as Magen David’s shield, it consists of two equilateral triangles, one with the apex pointing up and the other pointing down. Previously, Judaism used the hexagram in the Kabbalah practically as a protection against evil. Jews traditionally refer to the hexagram as the Star of David. Since ancient times the Hexagram has been taken up by the Jews and can now be seen as a religious symbol.
These religious accessories can make anyone’s day special, which is important when fast prayers are not possible in front of a god. Sacred jewelery such as religious pendants are usually passed on from one generation to another and keep the people’s religious faith in God alive. Now know about 5 Religious Pendants Commonly Found Used in India.
