National symbols of India
The republic of India has national symbols like any other country in the world. It has 17 symbols altogether to represent different aspects of India. National symbols of India represent different culture, customs, beliefs of people through it national identity. National symbols play the role of infusing patriotism, love and pride for country. With the symbols we can reflect our inner pride, courage and strength for our country. There are total 17 national symbols of India like tiranga, janagana mana, vandemataram, saka calendar, royal Bengal tiger, mango, peacock, lotus, national emblem of India, Ganges river dolphin, Indian rupee, king cobra, pumpkin, Indian elephant, national pledge, ganga, Indian banyan tree. Student must know all titles and names of national symbols in India for attempting question in all types of competitive exams. Besides that, it is our responsibility to know each par and aspect of our country including its national symbol. In this article, students will find details about significance about all the national symbols of India.
National symbols of India exemplifies rich history and cultural heritage which is lied in the core of the country. All the symbols infuse deep sense of pride and love for country in hearts of Indian citizens through its presence, roles and significance. People can understand unique features, characteristics, cultural aspects of India from the national symbols. Country people can understand the value of our country and they grow deep love and respect for preserving cultural heritage of it. National symbols have been existing since independence and these will exist for the upcoming generation a well to spread love and pride for our country. Tiranga means our national flag which is tricolour. The flag is with saffron, white and green colour carries blue colour Asoka chakra in the middle of it. The national emblem of India is adopted from the lion capital of Ashoka at sarnath. Jana gana mana is our national anthem which was composed by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as national anthem by constituent assembly on 24 January, 1950. Vandemataram is also our national song which was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in Sanskrit. All the other symbols have different significance and historical purpose which students can know from the details given below.
Names |
National Symbols Names |
National Flag |
Tiranga |
National Anthem |
Jana Gana Mana |
National Calendar |
Saka Calendar |
National Song |
Vande Mataram |
National Emblem |
National Emblem Of India |
National Fruit |
Mango |
National River |
Ganga |
National Animal |
Royal Bengal Tiger |
National Tree |
Indian Banyan |
National Aquatic Animal |
Ganges River Dolphin |
National Bird |
Indian Peacock |
National Currency |
Indian Rupee |
National Reptile |
King Cobra |
National Heritage Animal |
Indian Elephant |
National Flower |
Lotus |
National Vegetable |
Pumpkin |
Oath Of Allegiance |
National Pledge |
FAQs:
- How many national symbols are there in India?
Answer. There are total 17 national symbols in India.
- Is there different significance for each national symbol?
Answer. Yes, there are individual significance for each national symbol of India.