National Flag : Tiranga
(Tricolour) - Flag of The Republic of India has three colours,
which are placed horizontally. At the top is saffron, which
signifies sacrifice and patriotism. In the middle is white, which
stands for peach & truth. At the bottom is green, which stands
for life and prosperity. In the middle of the white is a blue wheel,
which is called the Ashoka Chakra. It has 24 spokes and it stands
for progress. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya.
National Emblem - The
National Emblem of India has been taken from the Sarnath Lion
capital erected by Ashoka. The national emblem of India was adapted
by the Government of India on 26th January 1950. The National emblem
of India is the official seal of the President of India and Central
and State Governments. The National emblem is used only for official
purposes and commands highest respect and loyalty. It is also a
symbol of independent India's identity and sovereignty.
National Song : Vande Mataram
- The National song of India is Vande Mataram. It was written by the
famous poet, Bankim Chandra Chaterjee in the year 1875 in Bengali
but published in 1882 in novel Anandamath. The English translation
of Vande Mataram (National song) was rendered by Aurobindo Ghose. In
1950, the song's first two verses were given the official status of
the "national song" of the Republic of India.
National Anthem : Jana Gana
Mana - Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of India. Written
in Bengali composed and scored by Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath
Tagore. It was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian
National Congress, on 27 December 1911. Jana Gana Mana was
officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the Indian
national anthem on January 24, 1950. A formal rendition of the
national anthem takes fifty-two seconds.
National Flower : Lotus -
Lotus is the National flower of India. The Lotus symbolises
spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination.
Lotus even after growing in murky water it is untouched by its
impurity. The lotus symbolises purity of heart and mind. The
National Flower 'Lotus' or water lily is an aquatic plant of
Nymphaea species with broad floating leaves and bright aromatic
flowers that grow only in shallow waters.
National Animal : Tiger -
Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. As the national
animal of India, tiger symbolises India's wildlife wealth. The rare
combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has
earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. India is home to
nearly half of the total population of tigers.
National Bird : Peacock -
Peacock, which is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love is the
national bird of India. Peacock occupies a respectable position in
Indian culture and is protected not only by religious sentiments but
also by parliamentary statute. The Indian peacock is a colourful,
swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head, a
white patch under the eye and a long-slender neck.
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