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Jul 11 - Student monks on the terrace of the Druk Sangak Choling gompa (Drukpa Kargyul buddhist), between Ghoom and Darjeeling

The swastika "remains widely used in Indian religions, specifically Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, primarily as a sacred symbol of good luck. ... The symbol is alleged to have been stamped on Gautama Buddha's chest by his initiates after his death." (Wikipedia)

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Taken on July 27, 2011