The swastika is now an infamous sign of hatred, extremism, and genocide. But it has a long history and has been used by cultures worldwide to signify good fortune and luck. Carlsberg and Finnish ...

“My decoration said ‘Happy Diwali’ and had a swastika on it,” said Deo, a physician, who was celebrating the Hindu festival of lights. The equilateral cross with its legs bent at right ...

“My decoration said ‘Happy Diwali’ and had a swastika on it,” said Deo, a physician, who lives in Syosset, New York, and was celebrating the Hindu festival of lights. The equilateral cross ...

“My decoration said ‘Happy Diwali’ and had a swastika on it,” said Deo, a physician, who was celebrating the Hindu festival of lights. The equilateral cross with its legs bent at right ...

The word "swastika" comes from the Sanskrit term svastika , meaning "well-being" or "good luck." In Hinduism, the swastika represents the sun, life, and divine order. It is often seen as a ...

Hindus in the UK are starting a campaign to reclaim the swastika from its Nazi associations. German MEPs called for a Europe-wide ban of the symbol after Prince Harry wore it on a fancy dress costume.

Tatuskar, who is Hindu, eventually issued an apology and clarification. “For us, this whole idea of conflating the swastika with the Hakenkreuz is horrible,” said Gokul Kunnath, president of ...

“My decoration said ‘Happy Diwali’ and had a swastika on it,” said Deo, a physician, who was celebrating the Hindu festival of lights. The equilateral cross with its legs bent at right ...

A Hindu swastika symbol is displayed at the home of Sheetal and Sanmeet Deo on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Syosset, N.Y. Hindus, Buddhists and Native Americans are trying to rehabilitate the ...