Every symbol in Indian culture carries a story… a meaning forgotten in time. From the Vedic Tilak to the Sacred Lotus, discover how these ancient symbols were born — when they started, why they mattered, and how they shaped India’s spiritual and cultural identity. In this Aitihaaz series, we explore the true history and meaning behind six timeless symbols: 🕉️ Tilak – The mark of awareness and energy 🤲 Namaste – The gesture of divine respect 🪔 Kalash – The vessel of creation and prosperity 卐 S

AnimusPax on Instagram: "peace the peace sign is one of the most recognizable symbols of the 20th century. It was created in 1958 in the United Kingdom by artist and designer Gerald Holtom for an anti-war march protesting nuclear weapons. Holtom combined the letters N and D, the initials of Nuclear Disarmament, using the semaphore alphabet, the flag-signaling system used by sailors. The letter N is represented by two flags angled downward, and the letter D by one flag raised upward and one downw