mythological symbols of india-1

India is a multi lingual nation with varied customs and traditions. some of the symbols are commonly used in all poojas. SWASTIK, OOM, KALASH,TULSI and GAYATRI MANTRA any of these symbol is considered good in marriage or other good ceremonies. Knowing about the importance of these symbols will make us understand it better.
SWASTIK.
drawing swastik on the main door, before pooja, in front of the god is considered good. padma puran says swastik is the symbol of happiness and prosperity . proportionate two line meeting in the center,gives the message of balance. there should be balance in our thought and action for a peaceful life. according to puranas this refers to :brahmas four faces, four vedas, four ashramas, four varnas, four yugas, four purushartha- dharma , artha , kam, and moksha.
SU ASTHI ETHI SWASTHIK. sanskrit SU means GOOD OMEN .ASTHI means exists. .this also symbolises the power of lord vishnu and soorya.these four lines are considered as vishnu's four arms. center point is vishnu's nabi brahma is sitting on a lotus . vishnu puran compares swastik to sudarshana chakra .shiva puranas says it is jyotirlinga.
it is the symbol of mahalaxmi also. who is worshipped for wealth and prosperity.ganesh puran says it is the symbol of lord ganesha .so this symbol has the power to remove the obstacles .
By worshipping Swastik we get the blessings of indira in the east, varun in the west , kuber in the north and yama in the south. Maharishi yask describes swastik to be infinite. it is a concentration of power of all gods .
in short swastik symbolises satyam shivam and sundaram. So this denotes abundance and happiness in life .

TULSI:

Many trees and plants are worhipped for longivity of life , health and happiness . TULSI is worshipped as devi ,for happiness in the family.tulsi leaves are must for pooja or any other ceremonies.
she is considered very dear to lord vishnu. she is also called vrinda.in the month of karthik tulsi 's marriage is also performed.tulsi japa mala is used while meditating and worn in the neck . the mud beneath tulsi is considerd sacred, it is applied on the forehead after offering water and doing pooja to tulsi . tulsi as a whole plant has medicinal value also.

TULSI KANANAM CHAIVA
GRAHE YESYA VATHISTATHI
THATH GRAHAM TEERTH BHOOTHAM HI
NAAYAANTHI YAMA KINGKARAHA

meaning where there is tulsi that place becomes sacred and worth worshipping. yamdoot will not come there.