Dharmachakra
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The dharmachakra or wheel of dharma is a symbol used in the Dharmic religions. It has a widespread use in Buddhism. The dharmachakra is considered one of the ashtamangala in Hinduism and Buddhism. In
Ten Indus characters from the northern gate of Dholavira, dubbed the Dholavira Signboard.
Worshipers and Dharmachakra, Sanchi Stupa, South Face, West Pillar.
The original Lion Capital of Ashoka, from Sarnath. It originally supported a large dharmachakra on the top (reconstitution).
Wheel of the chariot of the sun, Konark Sun Temple.
Ashoka Chakra
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The Ashoka Chakra is an Indian symbol which is a depiction of the Dharmachakra. It is called so because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of As
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…scholars to have a Buddhist origin. It also finds use in other ancient temples of Odisha, the most famous of which is the Konark Sun Temple. The 24 spoke Ashoka dharmachakra is present in the modern flag of India, representing the pan-Indian concept of Dharma. The modern State Emblem of India is a depiction of the Lion…
Depiction of a chakravartin, possibly Ashoka, with a 16-spoked wheel (1st century BCE/CE)