White parasal, two fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivatsa, 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 painting. These are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Shakyamuni in his attainment of Enlightenment of Buddhahood. The white parasal protects one from evil desires. The two fishes symbolizing beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earth existence. Sankha, the white 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 Buddhism. Srivatsa, endless knot or mystic diagram, symbolizes of the endless cycle of rebirth. Kalasa, the vase: treasury of all spiritual wealth and it also held amrita the water elixir immortality Padma symbolizes of Purity. Chamaru, fly-whisk: symbolizes Tantric manifestations, it is made of yak tail attached with silver staff, it is used during ritual recitation and fanning the deities on an auspicious religious ceremony. These eight auspicious symbols usually displayed during the performance of vrata ceremonies, consecration of house and an elaborate fire sacrifice ceremony  marked on paper, cloth or metal.