Statements (76)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
symbol
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| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:Swastika
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| gptkbp:appearsIn |
Textiles
Coins Manuscripts Temples Ritual objects |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Prosperity
Sun Auspiciousness |
| gptkbp:directionA |
Can be clockwise or counterclockwise
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| gptkbp:etymology |
From Sanskrit svastika, meaning 'conducive to well-being'
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Svastika
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| gptkbp:meaning |
Well-being
Good fortune |
| gptkbp:notToBeConfusedWith |
gptkb:Nazi_swastika
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Ancient_India
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| gptkbp:shape |
Cross with arms bent at right angles
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| gptkbp:unicodeBlock |
U+5350 (卐)
U+5351 (卍) |
| gptkbp:usedAs |
architectural style
Religious symbol Decorative motif |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek_culture
gptkb:Buddhism gptkb:Central_Asia gptkb:Freemasonry gptkb:Hinduism gptkb:Jainism gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:ceramics gptkb:jewelry gptkb:Chinese_Buddhism gptkb:East_Asia gptkb:East_Asian_cultures gptkb:Japanese_Buddhism gptkb:Pre-Columbian_Americas gptkb:Tantra gptkb:Zoroastrianism gptkb:Iron_Age_Europe gptkb:Bon_religion gptkb:Neolithic_Eurasia gptkb:Ancient_Roman_culture Architecture Celtic culture Festivals Tibetan Buddhism Weddings folk mantras Buddhist temples Flags Jain temples Coats of arms Textile patterns Germanic culture Baltic culture Vastu Shastra Slavic culture Ancient European cultures Finno-Ugric culture Christianity (early art) Commercial logos (historically) Household decorations Judaism (ancient art) Military insignia (historically) Modern Buddhist iconography Modern Hindu iconography Modern Hindu rituals Modern Jain iconography Sports teams (historically) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shitalnath
gptkb:Shitalnath_Swami gptkb:Shitalanatha |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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