Nagabanda
Nagabanda (derived from Sanskrit which means the rope snake) is a snake that is used as an attribute in the hands of a giant statue of double weapons.[1] This statue serves as the guardian of the temple or Hindu temple.[1] In addition, based on the etymology of which to be rope snake, Nagabanda is also interpreted as a symbol of binder or restraint.[2] This understanding makes Nagabanda as a symbol for people who have close ties to the community and have intimate ties with worldly materials.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b (in Indonesian) Shaadily, Hassan. Ensiklopedia Indonesia Jilid 4. Jakarta: Ichtiar Baru dan Van Hoeve.
- ^ a b "Naga Banda" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2013-12-16.