Man is a microcosm that mirrors the larger macrocosm. The microcosm is oneself, and the macrocosm is the universe. Based on the principle of maintaining harmony between the microcosm, Man; and macrocosm, Nature. The two main types of synecdoche are "microcosm" and "macrocosm". This landmark represents a microcosm of the diverse population of the city. Tryon was of the opinion that humans are a miniature image of the universe (microcosm). The ark itself is likewise a microcosm of Solomon's Temple. A microcosm of these shortcomings were evident at the Battle of Bunker Hill. In the sacred geography of India Varanasi is known as the "microcosm of India" . It is a microcosm of the Muslim identity in many ways. Something of a microcosm of Hive Primus in general. He had turned his own estate into a microcosm of that 'world museum'. Narayan has successfully portrayed Malgudi as a microcosm of India. Illinois has been noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. This is a consecrated vessel which serves as a microcosm.