The first Giant Swing was built in 1784 as part of a Brahmin ceremony called Tri-yampawai. It celebrates the creation of the world by Brahmā, a Hindu God. He then sent Shiva, a Supreme God, to be the earth’s caretaker. The structure’s poles represent mountains and the base is the world. During a ten day new year’s celebration, Brahmins would swing from the upright while trying to snatch a sack of coins.