Emblem of Punjab, India explained

Emblem of Punjab
Crest:Wheat stem
Supporters:Crossed talwar swords
Motto:सत्यमेव जयते
Satyameva Jayate
Truth alone triumphs

The Emblem of Punjab is the official state emblem of the Indian state of Punjab and it is used as the official symbol of the Government of Punjab.[1] [2] [3]

Design

The emblem of Punjab consists of the encircled Lion Capital of Ashoka (depicting ancient Ashoka-era heritage found at Sanghol[4]) with a Wheat stem above it and crossed Swords below it.[5] Around the lion capital is written the legend "Government of Punjab" in the English, Hindi and Punjabi languages.

Historical emblems

During British rule in India, the undivided province of Punjab was granted a coat of arms. These arms consisted of a purple shield charged with a gold sun rising over five rivers in blue and silver. The motto translated at "Let it grow from the rivers"[6] The name "Punjab" means land of five rivers.

Former princely states in Punjab

Government banner

As of 2024, there are no officially recognised flags for the individual states of India but when a distinctive banner is required to represent the state government, It can represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a blue, red or white background.[7] [8] [9] [10]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Indian States and their Symbols. 2017-08-14. Jagran Josh. 2020-03-09.
  2. Web site: Symbols of Indian States. Study & Score. 2020-03-09.
  3. Web site: Stop use of national emblem on letterheads, Punjab and Haryana HC tells its senior administration staff. Sura. Ajay. The Times of India. en. 2020-03-09.
  4. Web site: A treasure from the past . The Tribune . 2008-02-10 . 2020-09-08.
  5. Web site: Interesting and Important Facts about Punjab. 2016-05-02. Day Today GK. en-US. 2020-03-09.
  6. Web site: PUNJAB. www.hubert-herald.nl.
  7. Web site: The Government Banner of Punjab can seen in the left corner of the DC office of Fazilka. . 2024-11-22 . www.babushahi.com.
  8. Web site: The Government Banner of Punjab can seen on the left and right side of the Indian national flag in the DC office of Kapurthala. . 2024-11-09 . The Tribune . en.
  9. Web site: The Government Banner of Punjab in the left corner with the Indian national flag in the office of the Chaiman of the Punjab Youth Development Board. . 2024-11-22 . www.google.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: Chishti Metal Works (Malerkotla), online selling the Government Banner of Punjab with the Indian national flag. . 2024-11-22 . indiamart.com . en.

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