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There is already a question about the significance of the swastika and Pandya's answer describes it in detail, but one part of it says :
Note: only right Swastika is almost used and reverse (left) Swastika is believed inauspicious sometimes.
I have also heard this too. Right swastika is this:
And this is the left swastika/mirrored image swastika:
Is there any indication in scripture itself that what we call the mirrored image swastika is inauspicious or forbidden?
Any form of Swastika or its mirror image cannot be looked upon as inauspicious. This symbol is found in many of ancient civilizations in different forms.
In the Eastern religions like Buddhism which are close to Hinduism also it is used as a sign of auspiciousness.
In various civilizations across the world. Right, left, and tilted forms of swastika are used widely.
In Hinduism also there is no reference of any swastika being inauspicious.
Below are some of the ancient forms of swastika used in various places of the world. All of them are used as symbol of auspiciousness. Especially in Buddhism.
Even Indus Valley civilization also there is one ancient reverse swastika mark which suggests its association with Hinduism.
Though in the present day hinduism and Jainism the mirror image is rarely used.
Image source: Wikipedia.
