istika
Ishtika is a term that can refer to a few different things, primarily in cultural or religious contexts. One significant meaning is its use in the context of the Hindu goddess Durga, where 'Ishtika' can be an epithet or a name associated with her. In some traditions, it is understood as a representation of a small brick or a pillar, which can symbolize stability and the foundation of power or protection that the goddess embodies.
The word itself has Sanskrit origins, with 'Ishta' meaning desired, beloved, or chosen, and 'ika' being a
Beyond its direct association with Durga, the concept of a symbolic brick or foundation stone can appear