Swastika – Origin Story, History & Meanings
Worldhistoryedu.com provides an interesting look into the various meanings of the swastika – a symbol which goes way beyond the bad reputation brought on it by Nazi German during WWII....
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Swastika Symbol: History of its usage and meaning across the world
Over the past three millennia years or so, the Swastika symbol has taken different styles and meanings across many cultures over the world. Find out more about the meaning and...
Shiva – Birth Story, Symbols, Powers, and Meaning
Shiva, also known as Siva, the Destroyer or the auspicious one, is one of the most important and best-known deities in Hinduism. He is venerated as the god of rebirth, destruction, benevolence...
Myths and Facts about Lakshmi – the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, Beauty and Hard Work
Why is the goddess Lakshmi so important and popular in Hindu mythology? What are some of the beliefs and story surrounding Lakshmi, who is by the way the consort of...