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Everything that makes sengol, know 10 facts about it

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Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28. Meanwhile, scholars of Tamil Nadu will hand over ‘Sengol’ to PM Modi. It will be permanently installed in Parliament. In the new parliament, this Sengol will be placed near the Speaker’s chair. The history of this Sengol is connected with Jawaharlal Nehru.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that ‘Sengol’ meaning scepter will be kept in the new Parliament House. This is the same Sengol, which was handed over to Jawaharlal Nehru at the time of independence. For the first time in India, this sengol was used by the Chola kings to transfer power. Now this sengol will be installed near the speaker’s chair in the new parliament building. Scholars of Tamil Nadu will hand over ‘Sengol’ to PM Modi. So first here are 10 facts about Sengol
1. What is Sengol?
A sengol is a scepter of fine size. It symbolizes the king’s royal power. Sengol is considered a classic example of transfer of power into Indian hands. In India it was used during the transition of power from one ruler to another during the Chola rule. Sengol reminds the new ruler to rule with justice.
2. What is the length of the sengol?
The sengol which was handed over to Jawaharlal Nehru is 5 feet tall. The same Sengol will now be handed over to PM Modi.
3. What metal is sengol made of?
The sengol was made of silver. It is covered with gold foil. At that time various artisans were working on it.
4. Who created and who created?
It was created following a special mandate given by the Act. It was handcrafted by Vummidi Bangaru Chetty, a Madras goldsmith. On top of this amazing art
A beautiful shade of Nandi has been created
5. Why was Sengol built?
As the day of transfer of power approached in August 1947, Lord Mountbatten asked Pandit Nehru what plans should be made for the transfer of power. Nehruji c. Consulted Rajagopalachari. He had deep knowledge of the country’s history and culture. He then explained the procedure and rites followed by the Chola kings on this occasion. After this it was decided that Sengol would be handed over to Nehru. Rajagopalachari then decided to build it to mark India’s independence in August 1947.
6. When was Sengol handed over to Nehru?
Sengol was handed over to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 August 1947. At that time the priests of Adhinam sang a special song. Thus the transfer of power was auspicious.
7. Who handed over Sengol to Nehru?
Jawaharlal Nehru accepted Sengol from the Mahant of Thiruvaduthurai Adhinam.

8. Who were the subordinates?
The Adhinams were non-Brahmin followers of the Saiva tradition and five hundred years old. Sengol was handed over during the transfer of power in the Chola dynasty. Earlier it was consecrated by religious leaders with special rituals. After independence, Rajagopalachari requested the head of the Thiruvaduthurai Actam in Tamil Nadu to perform a similar ceremony for the transfer of power to Indian hands. For this task
To do this, the law sent a certain group of people to Delhi in August 1947.
9. How did Sengol get back into the limelight?
Sengol was not seen after August 15, 1947. It is said to be kept in a museum in Allahabad. On 15 August 1978, Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of the Kanchi Math recalled this incident in a dialogue. He discussed this with Dr.BR Subramaniam. Subramaniam has also given place to this discussion in his book. These memoirs were highlighted in various Tamil media. After this Sengol came into the discussion.
10. Where will the sengol be kept?
Sengol will be installed in the new Parliament building. Tamil Nadu Commissioner will hand it over to PM Modi. After this it will be placed near the speaker’s chair.