Mandala

A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in various religions and cultures and represents the universe. In common use, "mandala" has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.

In Sanskrit (the language of ancient India) the symbol is called ‘sacred circle’. Mandalas are used in spiritual practice to evoke meditative and healing energies.