Borjgali
Georgian symbol of the Sun From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Borjgali (Georgian: ბორჯღალი; also Borjgala or Borjgalo; Borçgali in Laz) is a Georgian symbol of the Sun and eternity.[1][2] The Borjgali is often represented with seven rotating wings over the tree of life which can be used to create various shapes and variations and is considered one of the main symbols of Georgian culture.[3]
Etymology
The term Borjgali translates to "the flow of time" from Megrelian borj "time" and gal "pass" or "flow". The word is believed to derive from the Megrelian term ბარჩხალი (barchkhali), which means "brilliance" or "glitter." Other scholars believe its origin is from Old Georgian ბურჯი (burji) "time" and "ღალ" (ghal) "holy fruit" or "harvest," together meaning "holy fruit sprouting from time."[4]
Usage
This pre-Christian symbol was widely used in both western (Colchis) and eastern Georgia (in Georgian architecture's Dedabodzi, "mother-pillar") as part of a Darbazi in the Kura–Araxes culture as a holy symbol.[5] During the medieval period, this symbol was incorporated as a part of Christian symbolism.[citation needed]
Nowadays, the symbol is used in Georgian IDs and passports, as well as on currency and by the Georgian Rugby Union. Georgian rugby team players are called ბორჯღალოსნები (borjgalosnebi), which means "Men bearing Borjgali". It was also used on the naval ensign of Georgia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[6]
Gallery
Colchian representation of the Borjgali
Borjgali on the Cathedral of Oshki
Borjgali on a Georgian coin
Borjgali on 100 Georgian lari
Georgian rugby player with Borjgali on his shorts and shirt
Borjgali on Georgian Airways
Borjgali in Fereydunshahr
Borgali on the former Georgian naval ensign, used during the late 1990s and early 2000s
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