The lucky symbol has been used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It generally takes the form of a cross, the arms of which are of equal length and perpendicular to the adjacent arms, each bent midway at a right angle. The swastika throughout history has been a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. It’s use is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world. The word is derived from the Sanskrit svastika, meaning “conducive to well-being.” It was a favorite symbol on ancient Mesopotamian coinage.