Image: Kipling Elephant Swastika

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Description: Many older editions of Rudyard Kipling's books have a swastika printed on the cover, associated with a picture of an elephant carrying a lotus flower, reflecting the influence of Indian culture. Kipling's use of the swastika was based on the Indian sun symbol conferring good luck and the Sanskrit word meaning "fortunate" or "well-being". He used the swastika symbol in both right and left-facing forms, and it was in general use by others at the time.
Title: Kipling Elephant Swastika
Credit: Rewards and Fairies
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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Western use of the swastika in the early 20th century

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