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(17) Mr. Murray-Ansley seems to agree with the theory that the Svastika has originally been an emblem of the sun. He correctly adds that ‘in India Hindus belonging to certain sects are in the habit of tracing one or more figures of the Svastika on the outer walls of their houses.’ He also mentions its use in connexion with the marriage presents in India and Spain.—(*Ind. Ant.*, Vol. xv, p. 93, c. 1, para. 1; c. 2, para. 2.)