Pillaiyar Suḻi

Pillaiyar Suḻi

Pillaiyar Suḻi, also rendered Ganesha's curl or Ganesha's circle, is a sacred textual symbol. It is dedicated to the Hindu deity Pillaiyar (Ganesha), who is ritually worshiped first with prayers for success and is used to symbolize an auspicious beginning. The symbol consists of a circle and a curve similar to the Tamil letter உ(u) with two lines and a dot below. It is used primarily by Tamil Hindus, who usually use it before writing anything new.

Pantheon: Hindu Culture: Indian Civilization: Indian subcontinent Period: 1500 BCE – present

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