Raja Dandam (Sengol ) is a symbol of justice and authority in
India.
The Sengol is a beautiful and
intricate piece of craftsmanship. It is made of silver and gold, and it is
decorated with jewels. The sceptre is about 18 inches long, and it has a Nandhi
at its top.
The Sengol was originally presented to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, as a symbol of the transfer of power from the British.
The Sengol was presented to
Nehru by Albert Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, on the eve of
Independence. Nehru was deeply touched by the gesture, and he said that the
Sengol would be a "constant reminder" of the "great ideals"
of India's freedom struggle.
The Sengol was kept in a museum in Allahabad
for many years
On the request
of Padma Subrahmanyam, an Indian classical Bharata Natyam dancer about Sengol's historical significance and its symbolic value to
India. However, in 2023, it was decided to install it in the new
Parliament building. The decision was made in recognition of the Sengol's
historical significance and its symbolic value to India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stalled the
Sengol, a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu, in the new Parliament building.
The installation of the Sengol
in the new Parliament building was a solemn and dignified ceremony. Prime
Minister Modi was joined by other dignitaries, including the Speaker of the Lok
Sabha and the Chief Justice of India. The ceremony was broadcast live on
television, and it was watched by millions of people across India.
The installation of the Sengol
is a significant event in India's history. It is a reminder of the country's
long and rich history, and it is a symbol of the country's commitment to
democracy and freedom.
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