Significance of Right hands

In various religious contexts, the Right hand holds significant symbolic meaning. In Jainism, it includes references to deities like Yaksheshvara and Kalika, representing power and protection through their symbolic items. Vaishnavism highlights the Right hand as the dominant hand used for actions and gestures of assistance, symbolizing strength. Purana emphasizes its connection to rituals and promises, marking unity during marriage ceremonies. Other traditions, like Shaktism and Dharmashastra, reinforce the Right hand’s importance in rituals, symbolizing authority, purifying actions, and emotional connections.

Synonyms: Right side

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