The Story of the Swastika

In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is in fact a religious symbol with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs as an emblem of benevolence luck and good fortune.