The ‘swastika’ pose by the Assam woman this Diwali has goes viral on social media

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The 29-year-old woman from Pathsala in Assam, who posed as a ‘swastika’ is Lipka Talukdar

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Hailing from Pathsala in Bajali district of Assam – Lipika Talukdar currently resides in Bangalore

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She is a professional Yoga trainer

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Being a yoga trainer, Lipika was able to pose resembling ‘swastika’ with ease

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This ‘swastika’ pose by Lipika has been appreciated by netizens and common people

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She is Master’s Degree holder in yogic science and naturopathy.

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In Hinduism, the right-facing symbol (clockwise) is called swastika, symbolizing surya (sun)

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The left-facing symbol (counter-clockwise) is called sauwastika, symbolising night or tantric aspects of Kali

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