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... Read More
National Symbols 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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
National Symbols of India-National Anthem
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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... Read More
National Symbols of India-National Tree
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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... Read More