In the nation's capital Delhi, last May, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the historic Sengol in the new Parliament building, fascinating onlookers. Now, a replica of the same has been placed in Prayagraj's museum, attracting vast crowds enthusiastic to witness it.
The Sengol replica was officially displayed on September 25 by Uttar Pradesh's Governor Anandiben Patel. Since then, a great number of visitors have gathered to see it.
The director of the Prayagraj Museum, Rajesh Prasad, stated that the replica is identical in every way, whether dimensions or weight. It took a week to create using brass coated with gold. The original Sengol is crafted with silver and coated with gold. Prasad expressed that the replica has started drawing the public's attention.
Director Rajesh Prasad further remarked, 'Until the transfer of the Sengol, locals had limited information about it. Its replica's placement has brought them joy. Tourists are arriving in significant numbers and enjoying their visit. They are also pleased that the original Sengol has moved from here to Parliament.'
The Original Sengol Now Resides in the New Parliament Building
It's noteworthy that during the inauguration of Delhi's new Parliament building on 28 May, Prime Minister performed a full prostration before the 'Sengol' and sought blessings from various Tamil Nadu ascetics while holding the sacred scepter amidst the tunes of 'Nadaswaram' and chants of Vedic hymns.
Following that, PM Modi led a procession carrying the 'Sengol' to the new Parliament building where it was ceremonially positioned to the right of the Speaker's chair in the Lok Sabha chamber.
The Sengol: A Symbol of Power Transfer
The Sengol, an ancient scepter of Tamil Nadu, was presented by the British as a symbol of power transfer to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and was set up in the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being kept at the Allahabad Museum.
The Sengol, dating back to the Chola era and symbolic of British power transfer since 1947, has a height of approximately 138.4 centimeters and was transferred to the National Museum, New Delhi on November 4, 2022.
Officials reported that in common parlance of Prayagraj, the 'Sengol' is called 'Raj Dand,' while museum records refer to it as 'the golden staff.'
