The swastika is a ancient cross-cultural geometrical symbol that has been used in many cultures and religions of Eurasia, as well as a few in Africa and the Americas, for thousands of years. The swast
Drawing of a swastika on the Snoldelev Stone found in Ramsø, Denmark (9th century)
Depiction of comets from the Book of Silk, Han dynasty, 2nd century BCE
Rock painting in the caves of Gegham mountains, Armenia
The Samarra bowl, from Iraq, circa 4,000 BCE, held at the Pergamonmuseum, Berlin. The swastika in the centre of the design is a reconstruction.
Hinduism is an umbrella term for a range of Indian religious and spiritual traditions that are unified by adherence to the concept of dharma, a cosmic order maintained by its followers through rituals
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Vishnu, is said to be worshiped by Ikshvaku (and the descendants of Ikshvaku Vamsam).
Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, the largest Hindu temple in the world
Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva as the lord of all beings
Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in introducing Vedanta and Yoga in Europe and the United States, raising interfaith awareness and making Hinduism a world religion.