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Tuesday 13 February 2018

Chart 747 - National Symbols of India

National Symbols of India Chart
National Symbols of India Chart

Spectrum Chart - 747 : National Symbols of India

1. Indian National Animals : Royal Bengal Tiger - The lord of jungles, tiger is India’s national animal. This animal is symbolic of the country’s rich wildlife as national animal of the country. As this animal symbolizes the unmatched mix of strength, elegance, dexterity and extremely energetic attitude it is known in the world for being a prominent animal which is considered a graceful animal. According to estimations India remains home to approximately half of all tigers found in the world.

2. Indian 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.

3. National Flag : Tiranga - 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.

4. Indian National Currency : Rupee - Indian rupee (₹), is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The rupee is named after the silver coin, rupiya, first issued by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century and later continued by the Mughal Empire.

5. Indian National Bird : Peacock - National bird of India peacock is symbolic of incessant beauty, gracefulness, love and thorough joy. As this bird is part of the Indian culture and receives esteem from various such cultural amalgamation it is well protected by the followers of different religions so do the parliamentary statute advocates for its protection. Peacocks of Indian origin are highly colourful whose size is like a swan bird and having fan-like crest built from feathers covering head. Long slim neck and white patched eye turn it extremely beautiful bird. Colour of male peacocks are more impressive then the female peacocks.

6. Indian National Fruit : Mango - Mango is the national fruit of India. In India, harvest and sale of mangoes is during March–May. It is cultivated in each and every corner of India except in the hilly areas where it doesn’t get favorable condition for cultivation. As a rich source of different types of Vitamins from A, C and D this fruit is cultivated in India where its multiple varieties are found. Usually mangoes vary in terms of color, shape & size and taste.

7. Indian National Tree : Banyan - India’s national tree, the Banyan Tree is relevant in several aspects like it being enormous sized to its symbolizing worthiness. This tree can be seen in any nook and corner in country’s rural areas. It should be noted well that huge size of this tree turns it most beneficial for numerous creatures which use it their homes. India’s villagers and many such communities have been using banyan tree as central point since centuries. In Hinduism, the leaf of the banyan tree is said to be the resting place for the god Krishna.

8. Indian National Flower : Lotus - Lotus is the National flower of India. The Lotus symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. Lotus even after growing in murky water it is untouched by its impurity. The lotus symbolizes 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.

9. Indian National Reptile : King Cobra - King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. An adult king cobra can grow up to 18 feet (5.5 m), though most are less than 12 feet. The king cobra lives thoughout India and in some parts of the south and the east of Asia. It is known around the world for its dangerous venom. It mostly avoids humans. The king cobra lives up to 20 years.

10. Indian National Heritage Animal : Elephant - Indian Government took an initiative to declare elephants as national heritage animal with this aim to give them better protection through implying different measures. Native of the mainland Asia, Indian elephants are one of the Asian elephant subspecies that are commonly of three types. Asian elephants are different from African elephants. They are smaller, have smaller ears, a more rounded back, and a fourth toenail on each of their back feet. They have thick, dry skin with a small amount of stiff hair, and are grey to brown in colour. Elephants eat grass, hay, twigs, bark and fruits. It can live up to 60 to 80 years. It can weigh up to 5000kg and be up to 300cm tall.

11. Father of the Nation : Mahatma Gandhi - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a leader of nationalism in British-ruled India. He is more commonly called Mahatma Gandhi. Rabindranath Tagore gave him the title of 'Mahatma'. Gandhi's principle of satyagraha, often translated as "way of truth" or "pursuit of truth", has inspired other democratic and anti-racist activists like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. Gandhi often said that his values were simple, based upon traditional Hindu beliefs: truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa).

12. Indian National Aquatic Animal : Ganges River Dolphin - Ganges river dolphin has been recognized by the Government of India as its National Aquatic Animal. Ganges dolphin is found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers in Republic of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. It is said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga River as it can only survive in pure and fresh water. It is also called Ganga Susu or Shushuk.

13. Indian Wonder of the World : Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. She was his third wife. Eventually, Shah Jahan was entombed in the Taj Mahal with his wife. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away. It was listed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.

14. Indian National River : Ganga - India has largest ever river in the form of the Ganga or Ganges river which crosses the plains, valleys and mountains while flowing to fulfill more than 2,510 kilometer distance. Hindus consider the Ganges River most sacred on the earth and respects accordingly. Prominent Indian cities Varansi, Haridwar & Allahabad are located on the banks of the Ganges River where many religious activities and ceremonies are organized on the regular intervals.

15. Indian National Calendar : Saka Calendar - Saka calendar, is the official civil calendar in use in India along with the Vikram Samvat calendar. It is used, alongside the Gregorian calendar, by The Gazette of India, in news broadcasts by All India Radio and in calendars and communications issued by the Government of India. Older Hindu lunisolar calendars are the sources for month names of this calendar as these names are derived from that. One finds spelling variations so are the chances of too much confusion about calendar dates. It was in 1957 that the calendar Reforms Committee recommended for the adoption of current Indian national calendar as Saka Calendar. The implementation was from March 22, 1957 from the Gregorian calendar which falls at Chaitra 1, 1879 of Saka Era as per the Saka Samvat tradition.

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