White parasol, two fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivasta, Kalasa, Padma, Chamaru are called asthamangala or the eight auspicious and glorious emblems. These appear all together or singly as a frequent decorative motif in stone, wood, metal and paintings. These are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Sakyamuni on his attainment of enlightenment of Buddhahood. The white parasol protects one from evil desires, the two fishes symbolizing beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earth existence. Sankha, the conch shell, symbolizes the blessedness of turning to the right and proclaim the glory of the saints by its humming sound. Dhvaja, the banner signifies the victory of the Buddhism. Srivasta, endless knot or mystic diagram, symbolizing the endless cycle of rebirth. Kalasa, the vase, treasury of all spiritual wealth and it also helds amrita, the elixir or immortality, Padma sympolizes purity. Chamaru, made of yak tail attached with silver staff, is used during ritual recitation and fanning the deities on an auspicious religious ceremony. These eight auspicious symbols usually displayed during performances of vrata ceremony. Consecration of house and elaborate fire sacrifice ceremony marked on paper, cloth or metal.