endless knot

Several knots tied together in an intricate pattern; the complexity of the knot can vary, and it has a multitude of meanings in different cultures.

Also known as the infinity knot. In Hinduism, it's called the Shrivatsa.

It is an important symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. It's also an important cultural marker in places influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, such as Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Kalmykia, and Buryatia. It is also found in Celtic, Kazakh and Chinese symbolism.

The Chinese panchang knot is a type of endless knot.

Examples

Various types of endless knots

Subtypes

• Panchang knot

See also

• Celtic knot
• Chinese knot
• Lattice