What was displayed in Allahabad museum as #GoldenWalkingStick gifted to Nehru, is actually an important piece of our culture, tradition and history, dating back to Chola period.

This gold coated silver sceptre features an intricately carved ‘nandi’ at the top, is five feet in height, and it is called #Sengol . It represents Power and Justice. It is considered a symbol of authority, and transfer of power from one ruler to another.

The ruler who is handed the Sengol, is supposed to govern in a fair and impartial manner. On August 14th 1947, the then PM Nehru, received #Sengol as a symbol of achieving Independence from the British rule.

Now thanks to Narendra Modi government, this important piece of our history which till date was unknown to most of us, will be revived, and installed in the new Parliament building. It will be placed in a glass case next to the Speaker's seat.

#SengolAtNewParliament #senggoldong #NewParliament