The
Swastika (also known as the
gammadion cross,
cross cramponnée, or
wanzi) (as a character: 卐 or 卍) is an ancient religious
symbol that generally takes the form of an equilateral
cross, with its four legs bent at 90 degrees. It is considered to be a sacred and
auspicious symbol in
Hinduism,
Buddhism and
Jainism and dates back to before 2nd century B.C.