Emblem of Himachal Pradesh explained

Emblem of Himachal Pradesh
Year Adopted:	25 January 1971
Shield:	The Sarnath Lion Capital superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with Snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom
Motto:	"सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs")
Other Elements:	"हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार" (Hindi for "Government of Himachal Pradesh") inscribed in blue fonts at the bottom
Use:	Official representation of the State of Himachal Pradesh

The Emblem of Himachal Pradesh is the official state seal used by the Government of Himachal Pradesh^[1] and is carried on all official correspondences made by State of Himachal Pradesh.^[2] It was adopted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh at the establishment of the state on 25 January 1971. The State of Himachal Pradesh has an Emblem consisting of a mountain ridge over three white fesses, charged with the Aśoka capital.

Design

The design depicts the Lion Capital of Ashoka superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom.

Government banner

The government of Himachal Pradesh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a white background.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• National Emblem of India
• List of Indian state emblems

Notes and References

1. Web site: Official Website. himachal.gov.in. 2020-05-13.
2. Web site: HIMACHAL PRADESH. www.hubert-herald.nl.
3. Web site: Himachal Pradesh State Of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving On The Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of flag, pradesh: 127910082. Dreamstime.
4. Web site: Indian states since 1947. www.worldstatesmen.org.