Ushnisha - Crown of Lord Buddha

Before Lord Buddha embarked on his journey towards enlightenment, as a young Prince Siddhartha, a cultural tradition existed of maintaining a topknot of hair. This practice was particularly prevalent in the royal family in Lumbini, nestled in the Himalayan region. Contrary to a common misconception among many, the topknot of Prince Siddhartha is not synonymous with Ushnisha. In Buddhist terminology, Ushnisha refers to a three-dimensional oval-shaped protrusion found at the top of the head, symbolizing the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. Read more at:
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