6 Creatures Guard 6 Gates Of New Parliament Building, What They Symbolise

The six gates are Gaja Dwar, Ashwa Dwar, Garuda Dwar, Makar Dwar, Shardula Dwar and Hams Dwar

The new Parliament building, where proceedings will begin tomorrow, has six gates named after creatures -- some real, others mythological. Each of these creatures signifies different aspects of the Parliament that represents 140 crore Indians.

The six gates are Gaja Dwar, Ashwa Dwar, Garuda Dwar, Makar Dwar, Shardula Dwar and Hams Dwar. Each door boasts a sculpture of the creature it is named after.

The Gaja Dwar is named after the elephant, which represents intellect, memory, wealth and wisdom. This gate is on the north side of the building. The north, according to vaastu shashtra, is associated with Mercury, believed to be a source of intellect.