National symbols of India
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The Republic of India has several official national symbols including a historic document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, a memorial tower as well as several national heroes. All the symbols were picked up at verious times. The national flag was adopted just before independence was achieved on July 22, 1950.There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree.
[edit] Other symbols
| Title | Symbol | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father of the Nation | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi[1] | ||
| National emblem | National Emblem of India (Lion Capital of Asoka) [1] | ||
| National calendar | Indian national calendar (Saka calendar) [1] | ||
| National flag | Flag of India (Indian Tricolour) [1] | ||
| National anthem | Jana Gana Mana by Rabindranath Tagore[1] | ||
| National song | Vande Mataram by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay[1] | ||
| National poet | Rabindranath Tagore | ||
| National language | Hindi [1] | ||
| National flower | Lotus [1] | ||
| National fruit | Mangifera indica Mango[1] | ||
| National tree | Ficus bengalensis [1] (Banyan or Indian Fig Tree) | ||
| National animal | Panthera tigris [1] (Tiger) [2] | ||
| National bird | Pavo cristatus [1] (Indian Peafowl) | ||
| National game | Field hockey [1]|- | ||
| National monument | India Gate [1] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n The Legend. Government of India. Retrieved on 2007-11-29.
- ^ National Animal- Panthera tigris Panthera tigris (Tiger) is the national animal of India- Govt. of India website.
