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Halo هاله Disk Circle Light Shown Surrounding Head

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a disk or circle of light shown surrounding or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness.
When used for human figures, the halo represents holiness or sanctity, and its iconography is developed to mark important distinctions between the figures represented.

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