Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh explained

Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh
Shield:	Sunrise, Mountain peaks of the Himalayas and a Mithun bison head
Supporters:	Hornbills
Other Elements:	"Arunachal Pradesh" inscribed on a scroll at the bottom

The Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.^[1]

Design

The emblem depicts the Sun rising between the peaks of Komdi and Daphabum above a Mithun bison head and is supported by two Hornbills with the crest being formed by the Emblem of India.^[2] The mithun bison and hornbill are the official state animals and birds of Arunachal Pradesh and mountains and sunrise allude to the name of the state which translates into "the land of dawn-lit mountains".^[3]

Government Banner

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh can be represented by a white banner depicting the emblem of the state.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

See also

• National Emblem of India
• List of Indian state emblems

External links

• Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Notes and References

1. Web site: Government of Arunachal Pradesh – Official State Portal. www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in.
2. Web site: ARUNACHAL PRADESH. www.hubert-herald.nl.
3. News: 'We Wake Up At 4am': Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu Wants Separate Time Zone. Outlook. 12 June 2017.
4. https://www.eastmojo.com/amp/story/arunachal-pradesh%2F2019%2F06%2F03%2Farunachal-new-pema-khandu-govt-to-revamp-education-law-order
5. Web site: Cabinet approves vital policies | Rationalizing teachers' transfer & posting, boosting industrial sector. 20 December 2019.
6. Web site: Arunachal Pradesh State of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving on the Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of banner, india: 127909988.
7. Web site: Arunachal Cabinet cancels officiating appointments on out-of-turn basis . 29 June 2022 .