White parasol, two fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivatsa, Kalasa, Padma, and Chamara are called Astamangala or The Eight Auspicious and glorious emblems. These appear all together or singly as a frequent decorative motif in stone, wood, metal ad painting. These are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Sakyamuni on his attainment of the Enlightenment of Buddhahood. The white parasol protects one from evil desires. The two fishes Symbolize beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earth's existence, Sankha, the white couch-shell, symbolizes the blessedness of turning to the right and proclaiming the glory of the saints by its humming sound. Dhvaja, the banner signifies the victory of Buddhism. Srivastava, the endless knot or mystic diagram, Symbolizes the endless cycle of rebirth. Kalasa, the vase; treasury of all spiritual wealth and it also holds amrita the water elixir immortality Padma symbolizes Purity. Chamaru, fly-wisk; symbolizes Tantric manifestations, it is made of a yak tail attached to the silver staff. It is used during ritual recitation and fanning of the deities on an auspicious religious ceremony. These eight auspicious symbols are usually displayed during the performance of vrata ceremonies, the consecration of the house, and an elaborate Fire sacrifice ceremony marked on paper, cloth, or metal.