Śrīvatsa may be alterhically represented in English as Shrivatsa and Sri Vatsa (Devanagari: श्रीवत्स) and signifies the 'Endless Knot'. Chandra et al.. (1902: p. 69) state that it denotes "...the auspicious mark represented by a curled noose emblematical of love...".
It is a mark on the chest of Vishnu where His consort Sri Lakshmi resides. It is said that the 10th avatar of Vishnu, Kalki will be bearer of the Srivatsa mark on his chest. Srivatsa is also another name of Vishnu and is mentioned in the Vishnu Sahasranam.
In Buddhism, the Srivatsa is said to be a feature of the tutelarly deity (Skt: ishtadevata; Tib: yidam) Manjusri the Youth (Skt: Manjusrikumarabhuta) (source: Alex Wayman, "Chanting the Names of Manjusri" 1985, p. 94)
In non islamic building the best example can be seen at khajuraho where as in mughal architecture its present in akbari mahal, jehangiri mahal as well as jodhabai's palace
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