Emblem of Odisha explained

Emblem of Odisha
Year Adopted:1964
Motto:Satyameva Jayate ("Truth Alone Triumphs", from Mundaka Upanishad)
Other Elements:Odisha Shasana ("Government of Odisha") in Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଶାସନ) and Devanagari (ओड़िशा शासन)

The Emblem of Odisha is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Odisha.[1]

History

On 3 August 1964, the Council of Ministers adopted the design of the Konark Horse statue as the State Emblem. The emblem symbolises discipline,strength and progress.[2]

Design

The emblem is a circular seal depicting a representation of the Warrior and Horse statue found at the Konark Sun Temple. The crest of the emblem is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

Historical emblems

Emblems of former Princely states and Zamindaris.

Government banner

The Government of Odisha can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://odisha.gov.in/ Government of Odisha
  2. Web site: STATE EMBLEM . Government of Odisha . 30 May 2022 .
  3. Web site: Blazing India: Odisha's work not yet over.