Sengol

On 28th May, 2023, during the inauguration ceremony of the New Parliament House, Prime Minister installed the Sengol, a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu, near the chair of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

  • The Sengol was kept at Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after it was given to Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • On November 4, 2022 it was shifted to the National Museum, Delhi.

About Sengol

  • Sengol is a historical sceptre that holds significant cultural and historical value in Tamil Nadu.
  • Derived from the Tamil word “Semmai,” meaning “Righteousness,” Sengol represents a symbol of justice and good governance.
  • In the Chola era, the transfer ....
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