National Symbols of India-National Emblem of India
State Emblem The state emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. In the original, there are four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus … Read More
Category: National Symbols of India
National Symbols of India-National Aquatic Animal of India
National Aquatic Animal River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Song of India
National Song The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. It has an equal status … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Game of India
National Game India has conquered the podium when it comes to the game of Hockey. Our nation has an excellent record with eight Olympic gold medals. Indian hockey’s golden period … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Fruit of India
National Fruit A fleshy fruit, eaten ripe or used green for pickles etc., of the tree Mangifera indica, the mango is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Animal of India
National Animal The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Calendar of India
National Calendar The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along … Read More
National Symbols of India-National River of India
National River The Ganga or Ganges is the longest river of India flowing over 2,510 kms of mountains, valleys and plains. It originates in the snowfields of the Gangotri Glacier … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Anthem
National Anthem The National Anthem of India is played or sung on various occasions. Instructions have been issued from time to time about the correct versions of the Anthem, the … Read More
National Symbols of India-National Tree
National Tree Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of … Read More