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Lok Sabha: Amit Shah said that along with the inauguration of Parliament House, a historical tradition will also be revived. Called Sengol, this tradition has been going on for centuries. It is called Sengol in Tamil and means endowed with wealth. It will be installed near the Speaker’s seat in the new Parliament Building. Nandi is perched on top of the Sengol to be installed in Parliament House.
He said that the history of Sengol is very old and it has a special place in our history. But till today we were kept away from it. Now Sengol will also be held in the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building. This was done by Sengol when power was transferred to India on 14 August 1947. In a way, it symbolizes the transfer of power and India’s independence.
So know the history of Sengol
1- What is Sengol?
A sengol is a scepter shaped like a stick. 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. While Sengol will now be handed over to PM Modi.
3- What metal is sengol made of?
The sengol was made of silver. A gold plate was placed on it. At that time various artisans were working on it.
5- Why was Sengol built?
As the day of transfer of power approached in August 1947, Lord Mountbatten asked Pandit Nehru what should be planned for the transfer of power. Nehru consulted C Rajagopalachari. He had deep knowledge of the country’s history and culture. He then explained the method and rites adopted by the Choula kings on this occasion. It was then 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. The Chola dynasty was handed over to Sengol during the transfer of power. Earlier it was consecrated by religious leaders with special rituals. After independence, Rajagopalachari requested the head of the Tamil Nadu-based Thiruvaduthurai Aakatam to perform a similar ceremony for the transfer of power to Indian hands. This Act sent a certain group of people to Delhi in August 1947 to do this work.
9- How did Sengol come 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 sengol be planted?
Sengol will be installed in the new Parliament building. Tamil Nadu subordinates will hand it over to PM Modi. After this it will be placed near the speaker’s chair.
