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{{Orphan|date=May 2022}}A '''mandala vatika''' ({{Langx|sa|मण्डलवाटिका|translit=maṇḍalavāṭikā}}) is a garden with architecture that is designed per [[Vedas|Vedic]] geometry. The word ''[[mandala]]'' literally means a circular, symmetrical pattern that is used in [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] symbolism. The word ''vatika'' refers to garden, grove, parterre or plantation, and comes from [[Sanskrit]] usage. <br />
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In Hinduism, deities are represented and invoked through unique sacred, geometrical patterns inscribed in ''[[Yantra|yantras]]'' and ''mandalas''. These are used during worship and meditation, and sanctified with specific rituals and offerings to bring in blessings and auspiciousness.<br />
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The ancient texts of India refer to Mandala Vatikas that were dedicated to deities such as Ganesha, Durga, Lakshmi, Shiva, Kartikeya, to planets and even to constellations (''Nakshatra Vana''), so that individuals could meditate in these groves.<br />
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Over the centuries, much of this ancient knowledge from [[Vedas|Vedic Scriptures]] was lost. This was either done to wield power, or protect the sanctity of the knowledge from getting diluted or misused.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antarya.org/assets/Issue29.pdf |title=Antarya Issue 29|pages=33–35}}</ref><br />
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