Why are the 6 gates of the new Parliament House named after different animals?

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Nationaldesk:
New Parliament House Gates: Proceedings have started in the new Parliament House.  Six gates of Parliament are named after animals.  Some real, some mythological.  Each of these animals symbolizes different aspects of the Parliament which represents 140 crore Indians.  In today's story, we are going to give you interesting information related to all those doors.
Gaja Dwar::
 GajaDwar is named after the elephant, which represents wisdom, memory, wealth and intelligence.  This gate is on the north side of the building.  According to Vastu Shastra, the north direction is related to Mercury, which is considered the source of intelligence.  Elephant figures are common on the gates.  According to Vastu Shastra, they are said to bring prosperity and happiness.

Ashwa Dwar::
 Ashwa Dwar is named after the horse.  The horse is a symbol of power, strength and courage.

 Garuda Dwar::
 The third gate is named after Garuda, the king of birds.  Garuda is considered to be the vehicle of Lord Vishnu.  Its association with Lord Vishnu the protector in the Hindu trinity makes Garuda a symbol of power and dharma (duty).  This also explains why it is used on the emblems of many countries.  Garuda Gate is the eastern entrance of the new Parliament House.

 Makar Dwar::
 Makar Dwar is named after the mythological sea creature which is a combination of various animals.  

 

Shardula Dwar::
 The fifth gate is named after Shardula, another mythological creature, which has the body of a lion but the head of a horse, elephant or parrot.  The government note said that Shardula's presence at the gate of the new Parliament building is a symbol of the strength of the people of the country.

 Hansa Dwar::
 Hansa dwar, the sixth gate of Parliament, is named after the swan.  The swan is the ride of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge.  The flight of the swan symbolizes moksha, or the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death.  The swan statue at the entrance of Parliament is a symbol of self-realization and knowledge.

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