The National Emblem of India holds a special place in both the history and the present of India. The symbol exudes pride, confidence, power, and courage. The Emblem is adapted from Ashoka’s Lion Capital situated at Sarnath. The day it got adopted is also historic, as it was officially adopted on the day India became a republic, January 26, 1950. Currently, the symbol is kept at Sarnath Museum in Varanasi since 1910. The Emblem is preserved with special care at specific conditions of temperature (200-240 °C) and humidity (45-55%) and is guarded with tight security by the skilled police force of Uttar Pradesh. History and Symbolism
The original Lion Capital is believed to be first erected at the top of Aśoka pillar at Sarnath, which is an important Buddhist site and is considered to be the place where Buddha first declared the gospel of peace. Built in 250 BC, the pillar is also called Aśoka Column and is still there. Emperor Ashoka after huge bloodshed in Kalinga reconsidered his life approaches. Filled with remorse, he opted the path of non-violence and Buddhism. After turning Buddhist, he built a number of sculptures, Stupas, and religious sites. The Lion Capital is the most famous architecture under his name.
The Lion Capital is heavily influenced by the Buddha’s teachings and ideology. The four lions symbolize the four noble truths. The capital as a wheel depicts spread of Dharma in all the directions. It is also believed that a horse, bull, elephant, lion and a pair of feet represent the Buddha himself, as suggested by archaeological studies and ancient coins. Further, the lions placed looking at all the four directions also symbolise vigilance in all the directions.
The Dharma Chakra features right below the four lions, has 24 spokes which represent 24 hours in a day, signifying that time cannot be bounded and its passage is inevitable. It also provides a teaching of always moving forward in life. The two animals, horse, and bull, represented right below the abacus also hold a great significance. The bull represents hard work and steadfastness, while the horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy.
The National Emblem is a matter of pride for every citizen and is irreplaceable in a true sense from our hearts and minds.
National Emblem : The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Buddhist Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
National Animal : The Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. It is the symbol of India's wealth of wildlife. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal.
National Bird : The Indian Peacock (Pavo Cristatus), is the National Bird of India. It is the symbol of qualities like beauty and grace.
National Flag : The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (Kesari) at the top, white in the middle and the dark green at the bottom and a blue wheel (chakra) with 24 sticks at the centre.
National Fruit : The Mango (Mangiferra Indica) is the National Fruit. It has been cultivated in India since time immemorial.
National Tree : The National Tree of India is the Banyan (Ficus bengalensis)Tree. This huge tree towers over its neighbors and has the widest trunk.
National Sport: Sports Field Hockey, in which India has an impressive record with eight Olympic medals, is considered as the National Sport. However, Home Ministry has said that officially, no sport has been accorded, the status of national Sport.
National Anthem: Jana-Gana-Mana.. .the song was composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, adopted in its Hindi version is our National Anthem.
National Song: The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, is our National song.
National Flower: Lotus, scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera is the National Flower of India.
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