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Islamic Mandalas

The Islamic mandalas are pictorial representations of the universe.  Some of the symbols that you can find are the lotus flower, elephants, geometric designs, the Buddha and various other animals.  Observe how sand mandalas are made in one of the tiles included in this collection. Asian mandalas often feature geometric designs, which serve as important symbols in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.



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