'Sengol' Placed In New Parliament Building By PM Modi, Check 5 Interesting Facts

PM Modi installs 'sengol' in new Parliament

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday installed the historic 'sengol' in the new Parliament building.

Sengol is a Chola-era spectre

The 'sengol' is a Chola-era spectre and is made of silver with a coat of gold.

Sengol is part of a traditional Chola practice

'Sengol' was a traditional Chola practice for Samayacharyas (spiritual leaders) to lead coronation of kings and sanctify transfer of power.

Sengol is a symbol of transfer of power from Britishers

'Sengol' is a symbol of transfer of power from the Britishers to India in 1947. It was received by first PM Jawaharlal Nehru.

Sengol is around 138-cm long

The length of the 'sengol' is approximately 138.4 centimetres.

Sengol is a Tamil word

Sengol is a Tamil word for sceptre. It is derived from the Tamil word 'Semmai' and means 'righteousness'.