Explore & Compare World Religions

ReligionCompare provides factual, citation-backed information about the world's major religious traditions.

Symbols, Sacred Spaces, and Traditions

Religious expression includes architecture, pilgrimage routes, texts, music, ritual objects, and symbols. We summarize these as educational context, not devotional endorsement.

Dharmachakra (Buddhist wheel)

Widely used in Buddhist traditions to represent the Eightfold Path and teachings on liberation.

Crescent and star

Historically associated with Islamic civilizations and frequently used in architecture and community symbols.

Star of David

A longstanding symbol in Jewish communities and a common identity marker in ritual and cultural contexts.

Om / Aum

A sacred syllable in multiple Indic traditions, especially Hindu philosophy and devotional practice.

Shinto torii gateways

Torii mark transitions into sacred spaces in Japanese Shinto shrine traditions.

Cross

Central Christian symbol connected to the crucifixion narratives and resurrection theology.