QUESTION : What significance does the below symbol holds in Hindu Mythology CLUE : This was there in the novel DA VINCI CODE ,used in a different way.
ANSWER :
The downward-pointing triangle is a female symbol called ‘ Shakti’ The upward-pointing triangle is the male symbol called ‘ Vahni ’ The vahni-triangle denote the male essence of the God and the shakti-triangle the female essence of his consort. The symbol signifies the continuous process of creation This is the Hieros Gamos ( which was depicted in DA VINCI CODE) Or "Mystical Marriage " Represented by this abstract symbol.
Religions, although different, carries the same essence of God.