Amalaka

According other sources, the shape of the amalaka has been inspired by the fruit of the myrobolan fig tree Phyllanthus emblica (ou Mirobalanus embilica). The amalaka itself is crowned with a kalasam (finial), from which a temple banner is often hung.

Amalaka

According other sources, the shape of the amalaka has been inspired by the fruit of the myrobolan fig tree Phyllanthus emblica (ou Mirobalanus embilica). The amalaka itself is crowned with a kalasam (finial), from which a temple banner is often hung.