In Reclaiming the Swastika, Mukti Jain Campion reports on calls to reclaim the symbol from its Nazi links and restore its origin as an ancient symbol signalling good luck. The word swastika comes ...

While the swastika continues to be a powerful and sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, its transformation into a tool of Nazi propaganda has forever altered its perception in the West.

Sheetal Deo and her husband, Sanmeet Deo, hold a Hindu swastika symbol in their home in Syosset, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Hindus, Buddhists and Native Americans are trying to rehabilitate ...

swastika by addressing it as a ‘Nazi hate symbol’ or ‘Hakenkreuz’ (meaning ‘crooked cross’ in German),” Mr Jain said. Hindu Council of Australia national vice-president Surinder Jain.

This legislation is not intended to criminalize the placement or display of the ancient swastika symbols that are associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism and are symbols of peace.” ...

Ontario residents said the swastika should not be vilified as a Nazi symbol, since it was first a religious symbol meaning life in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. (JTA) — Residents of a town in ...

Attorney General said that the Sanskrit swastika symbol is culturally and historically significant to the Buddhist, Hindu and Jain faith communities and will not be affected with introduction of ...