SUMMARY
Countries pick their national symbols carefully as they reflect the culture and symbolise power, courage, pride and confidence. National symbols also serve as a source of inspiration for the people of the country. India has several national symbols and each of them was selected after much deliberation to send the right message to the citizens of our country and the world. Here are some of our national symbols and their meaning
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National Emblem of India| The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath is our National Emblem. It consists of four lions standing back to back on a circular abacus. The abacus, meanwhile, has sculptures of an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion. It also has the Dharma Chakras (wheels with 24 spokes). The State Emblem also has 'Satyameva Jayate '(Truth Alone Triumphs) written below it. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
2 / 12National Flag of India | The country's flag has three colours – deep saffron, white and green with the Ashoka Chakra (Wheel of Law) at its centre. Saffron represents strength and courage, the white in the middle is for peace, and the green at the bottom represents the fertility of the land (thereby, prosperity). The Ashoka Chakra (with 24 spokes) represents 24 hours of the day and the constant movement in life. Designed by Pingali Venkayya, the Indian flag is also called the Tricolour. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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