National Symbols of India

National Symbols of India

S.No.	Name	Symbols
1	National Flag	Tiranga
2	National Anthem	Jana Gana Mana
3	National Calendar	Saka Calendar
4	National Song	Vande Mataram
5	National Emblem	National Emblem of India
6	National Fruit	Mango
7	National River	Ganga
8	National Animal	Royal Bengal Tiger
9	National Tree	Indian Banyan
10	National Aquatic Animal	Ganges River Dolphin
11	National Bird	Indian Peacock
12	National Currency	Indian Rupee
13	National Reptile	King Cobra
14	National Heritage Animal	Indian Elephant
15	National Flower	Lotus
16	National Vegetable	Pumpkin
17	Oath of Allegiance	National Pledge

India has a rich tapestry of national symbols that reflect its diverse culture and heritage. Below are some of the key national symbols of India along with their significance.

1. National Flag

Design: Three horizontal stripes – saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom).

Symbolism: Saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes peace and truth, and green stands for faith and chivalry. The Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes represents law and righteousness.

2. National Anthem

Title: Jana Gana Mana

Composer: Rabindranath Tagore

Significance: Expresses the unity and diversity of India.

3. National Song

Title: Vande Mataram

Composer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (music by Rabindranath Tagore)

Importance: Evokes patriotism and reverence for the motherland.

4. National Animal

Bengal Tiger: Represents strength, power, and grace and highlights wildlife conservation.

5. National Bird

Indian Peacock: Symbol of beauty and grace, deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology.

6. National Flower

Lotus: Symbol of purity, enlightenment, and resilience.

7. National Tree

Banyan Tree: Represents immortality, wisdom, and shelter.

8. National Fruit

Mango: Known as the “King of Fruits”, culturally significant in Indian cuisine and festivals.

9. National River

Ganges: Holiest river in India, vital to spirituality, culture, and agriculture.

10. National Emblem

Lion Capital of Ashoka: Four Asiatic lions standing back to back.

Symbolism: Power, courage, confidence. Motto: Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs).

11. National Calendar

Saka Calendar: Adopted in 1957 as India’s national civil calendar.

12. National Reptile

Indian Cobra: Known for its hood and symbolic presence in Indian culture.

13. National Vegetable

Pumpkin: Large, round vegetable widely used in Indian cuisine.

14. National Currency

Indian Rupee (₹): Official symbol adopted in 2010. Divided into 100 paise.

15. National Heritage Animal

Indian Elephant: Largest land mammal in India, symbolizing strength and wisdom.