National Symbols Of India

The Republic of India has many National Symbols that create the unique identity of the whole nation, making it exclusive proud, and prestigious of the nation.
They have been selected from time to time carefully to project the true image of our country. They are chosen to reflect the culture and beliefs of India.
National Flag of India – ‘Tiranga’

The National Flag of India is known as ‘Tiranga’ in Hindi and has three colors deep saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. In the center, there is a navy blue wheel with 24 spokes also known as Ashoka Chakra.
Read More about the National Flag of IndiaNational Anthem of India – ‘Jana-Gana-Mana’

The song “Jana-Gana-mana“, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the national anthem of India on 24 January 1950.
Read more about the National Anthem Of IndiaNational Song of India – ‘Vande Mataram’

The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom and was chosen as the National Song of India.
Read more about Indian National SongNational Emblem of India – Adaptation of the Lion Capital atop the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath.

The national emblem of India is a replica of the Lion at Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where the Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation.
Read more about the National Emblem Of IndiaNational Animal of India – Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris)

The Tiger – Lord of the Indian Jungles, is the National Animal of India.
Read more about Indian National AnimalNational Flower of India – Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

Lotus scientifically known as Nelumbo Nucifera is the National Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.
Read more about Indian National FlowerNational Tree of India – Banyan Tree (Ficus bengalensis)

The National Tree of India is The Banyan Tree. This huge tree towers over its neighbors and has the widest reaching roots of all known trees, easily covering several acres.
Read more about Indian National TreeNational Bird of India – Peacock (Pavo cristatus)

The Peacock, Pavo cristatus (Linnaeus), the national bird of India. It is symbolic of qualities like beauty, grace, pride, and mysticism.
Read more about Indian National BirdNational Fruit of India – Mango (Mangifera indica)

The Mango (Mangifera indica) is the national fruit of India. It has been cultivated in India since time immemorial.
Read more about Indian National FruitNational pledge of India

India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.
Read more about the National Pledge of IndiaIndian National Moto – Satyameva Jayate

Satyameva Jayate is the motto of the Republic of India and can be seen in the National Emblem of India.
Read more about Indian National MotoNational Sport of India – Hockey

According to the Sports Ministry of India in 2012, we presently do not have any sport as “National Game“. But earlier field hockey was the national sport of India.
Read more about Indian National SportNational Holidays in India – Republic Day | Independence Day | Gandhi Jayanti

India has a lot of cultures and many holidays are associated with different cultures and their local festivals. India has three National Days which are observed in all states and union territories of India.
Read more about National Days Of IndiaNational Reptile of India – King Cobra

National Heritage Animal – Indian Elephant

National Award of India

National Aquatic Animal Of India – River Dolphin

National River Of India – River Ganga

National Currency Of India – Rupee

National Calendar Of India – Saka Calendar
