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NATIONAL EMBLEM OF INDIA

The national emblem actually arrived from the Sarnath

Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka who was the ruler of this

finicky land during 272 BCE- 232 BCE. The sculpture

exhibits four lions on top of the pillar. The space is shared

also with an elephant, horse and bull. Lions, on the base, are

alienated artistically with a

lotus. The stone looks marvelous

because of the excellent looking

carved Dharma Chakra (Wheel of

Law).The emblem was

actually adopted by the Indian

Government with lot of owner on

26th January, 1950. However,

the representative and official symbol displays three out of

the four lions along with the famous Dharma Chakra right in

the center of the base presently. A bull and horse accompany

the lions at both the sides. The bright and prominent phrase

“Satyameva Jayate” in the Devnagari script of India had

been embossed on the base. A powerful and dignified idea

(“Truth alone Triumphs”) has been demonstrated for the

people of India.

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NATIONAL BIRD OF INDIA

The National Bird of India, the peacock, is

standing as a significant symbol of prettiness, grace,

pride and holiness. Some of the features of the Indian

National Bird are fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white

patch right under the eye and elongated, slender neck.

The male peacocks are more colorful as compared to

the female

species. Male

peacocks look lovely

for their 200

lengthened

feathers and radiant

blue breast and

neck. They show

their happiness

and display

their elongated feathers at the commencement of the

monsoons. The female species of peacocks can easily

be understood seeing their colors (Brownish). The size

of the female is comparatively smaller than male ones.

The harsh voice of peacocks is a stark contrast to their

prettiness. Fanning out the tail and preening its

feathers, the male peacocks exhibit pretty dance form.

It’s truly a wonderful sight to gaze at. The sacred bird,

peacock, is protected both by the religious outlook and

by parliamentary decree.

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NATIONAL CALENDAR OF INDIA

Adopted on March 22nd, 1957, the National

Calendar was based on the Saka Era. A normal year

has 365 days. Dates of the Indian National Calendar

have a correspondence with the Gregorian Calendar

Dates. It has been seen that the 1st Chaitra (the month

according to the Hindu calendar year) generally falls

on 21st or 22nd March in leap year.

For few official purposes, such as, the Gazette of

India, news broadcast by all India Radio, calendars

issued by the Government of India, the Government

communications addressed to the general public, both

the Indian National Calendar and the Gregorian

calendar are used.

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THE INDIAN TRICOLOR

Saffron, white and green, all these three colors are

sequentially placed one after the other in the

rectangular shaped Indian flags. Three horizontal

breadths were

used by three

different colors.

All of these

colors signify

and symbolize different things. Saffron stands for

courage and sacrifices where as white is a symbol of

purity. On the other hand, green denotes fertility.

Wheel with 24 adjoining spokes corresponds to the

Dharma Chakra and is placed right in the middle of the

white colored portion.

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NATIONAL FLOWER

On the virtue of being a sacred and national flower of

India, Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera), has a prominent and

significant position in the art and mythology of ancient India.

Since time immemorial, the beautiful lotus is carrying the

cultural pride and is representing the traditional values of

India to the entire world. The lotus is standing as a symbol of

mysticism, fertility, prosperity, knowledge and

enlightenment. Long life, honor and good fortune are also

being represented by

the National flower of

India. It grows in

muddy waters and goes up

above the surface to

blossom.

Purity of heart and mind is also symbolically represented by

the lotus. The symbol of the almighty, the lotus, has a

spiritual significance as well as the devotees use lotus quite

often for the religious practices. The last and final lotus,

according to the renowned Indian thought, is Charan Kamal

or loutus feet of the almighty. The spiritual thoughts and the

depth of thinking had forced the fathers of modern India to

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preserve and enshrine lotus in the establishment as the

National flower.

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THE NATIONAL TREE OF INDIA

The towering Indian National tree called Banyan,

spreads its branches and provides shelter to its

neighbors while its roots are even stretched to several

acres. The well spread out branches, roots and trunks

of the banyan

trees most often

form a tangle.

The amount

of years a banyan

tree survives

is

definitely more than any other tree. It won’t be a bad

idea to call it an immortal tree. There is probably no

better place than the shelter of a banyan tree when you

are tired and you badly want rest for some time. It

saves you from the scorching sun. Indian residents pay

tribute to this tree. In countless numbers of stories of

the Nation, the banyan tree figures significantly.

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NATIONAL GAME OF INDIA

Hockey, the National game of India, was played by

many stalwarts of India. There was a time when India

used to rule the game and the world with hockey. It

was

the

golden period of Indian hockey. The magic and skills

of hockey players at that point of time were

unmatched. The ball- juggling feats and dexterous

players like Major Dhyanchand made people think that

Indian players used some underhand means. In this

golden epoch during 1928- 1956, India had won 6

successive gold medals in the Olympic Games.

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NATIONAL FRUIT OF INDIA

Mango, the National fruit of India, is cultivated

almost in all parts of India. Mangoes are the rich

source of Vitamin A, C and D and the names of

mangoes had been seen in plenty of mythological tales

of India. Very popular Indian poet, called Kalidas,

sang and praised mangoes in his own language. It was

not only Alexander; the taste of mangoes was also

liked by Hieun

Tsang. It is said

that the great

Mughal emperor

Akbar had

planted more

than 1, 00, 000

mango trees in and around the territory of Darbhanga

(Modern Bihar). Indian people like to savor the taste of

the ripe mangoes. The taste of mango pickles is

praiseworthy as well.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM OF INDIA

The National Anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana,

was written by Bengali laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore.

It is the first of the five stanzas of Brahmo hymn,

written by the noble Bengali writer. Officially adopted

by the constituent Assembly as the Indian National

Anthem on 24th January, 1950, the National Anthem

of India was sung for the first time in Calcutta

(Presently known as Kolkata) session on 27th

December 1911. The Constituent Assembly had

decided “Jana Gana Mana” as the National Anthem

instead of “Vande Mataram” due to political reasons.

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NATIONAL ANIMAL OF INDIA

The Royal Bengal Tiger, the National animal of India,

is a bright yellow-colored striped animal with short

coat. The scientific name of the Royal Bengal Tiger is

“Tiger Panthera Tigris”. Royal Bengal Tigers stroll

freely in their den of Mangrove forests. The National

Animal of India,

the Royal Bengal

Tiger, symbolizes

grace, potency,

agility and

enormous power.

Royal Bengal Tiger is the pride of India. It represents

prosperity of wildlife. Tigers are found in almost every

corner of India except in north- western region and in

the contiguous countries, such as, Nepal, Bhutan and

Bangladesh.

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NATIONAL PLEDGE

The promise of commitment to the Republic of India is

the Indian National Pledge. In different public

gatherings, such as, assemblies in several Indian

schools, Independence Day and Republic Day

celebration, Indians recite National pledge in harmony.

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National Emblem of India

The National Emblem of India has its origin deep-rooted in

rich cultural history. The National Emblem of modern India

is a close replica of Sarnath Lion capital, which was erected

by Emperor Ashoka circa 250 B.C.

The original Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka, has four

Asiatic Lion standing

back to back on a

circular abacus. It

symbolizes power,

pride, courage

and confidence.

The circular abacus is

mounted on a frieze in

which there are high

reliefs of an elephant, a

galloping horse, a

bull and a lion

separated by

intervening wheels

over a bell-shaped lotus. The wheels from the sculpture is

known as “Ashoke Chakra” or “Dharma Chakra” the eternal

wheel of law. The whole structure of the lion capital was

carved out of a single block of polished sandstone. Emperor

Ashoka erected the capital to mark the place where Gautam

Buddha gave the first lesson of Dharma.

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The Indian National Emblem which is a close replica of

Sarnath Lion Capital features three lions. The fourth lion is

being hidden. In the relief, the wheel or the “Dharma

Chakra” is placed in the center of the abacus. At the right

hand side of the wheel, there is a bull and a running horse is

there at the left hand side of the wheel. There is a lion next to

the wheel or the

Ashoke Chakra.

There are outlines of

the Dharma

Chakra on the extreme

right and left hand

sides of the Ashoka

Chakra.

The three lions and

one hidden lion

represent power,

pride, courage and

confidence.

The four animals

which are on the frieze below the abacus represent the

guardian of the four directions.

the lion of the north,

the elephant of the east,

the horse of the south and

the bull of the west.

The motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ meaning “The Truth Alone

Triumphs” is inscribed below the emblem. It is a quote from

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the Mundaka Upanishad, the concluding part of the sacred

Hindu Vedas.

The Lion pillar was adopted as the National Emblem of India

on 26th January 1950, the day India became a republican

Nation. The National Emblem is used only for official

purposes and commands the highest respect and loyalty. It is

the official seal of the President of India and Central and

State

Governments. It is also a part of the official letterhead of the

Government of India. It is also a part of all Indian currency

as well as on the diplomatic and national Passport of the

Republic of India. It stands as a glowing symbol identity and

sovereignty of the independent India.