How did the swastika become a symbol of the Nazi Party?

 The swastika is an ancient symbol with a long history in various cultures, predating its association with the Nazi Party. The word "swastika" comes from the Sanskrit language, and the symbol itself has been used in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other religions for thousands of years as a symbol of good luck, well-being, and auspiciousness.

The Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, adopted the swastika as its emblem in the early 1920s. Hitler claimed that the swastika represented the Aryan race's ancient and pure heritage, attempting to associate it with a distorted interpretation of Aryan symbolism. The Nazis aimed to use the symbol to create a sense of nationalistic pride and superiority.

The adoption of the swastika by the Nazi Party transformed the symbol's meaning entirely. During the period of Nazi rule (1933-1945) in Germany, the swastika became synonymous with hate, intolerance, and the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime during World War II, including the Holocaust.

After World War II, the swastika is widely stigmatized due to its association with Nazi atrocities and the genocide committed during the Holocaust. In many countries, including Germany, the public display of the swastika is banned or heavily regulated to prevent the promotion of hate speech and the resurgence of Nazi ideology. Despite its historical use as a symbol of positivity in various cultures, the swastika's association with the Nazi Party has had a lasting and profound impact on its perception in contemporary society.