India's most significant national symbol is the horizontal Tri-Color National Flag, also known as the Tiranga. The Red Saffron (Kesaria) at the top symbolizes strength and courage, while the middle White band represents Peace and Truth alongside the Dharma Chakra. The Green at the bottom signifies the fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land. All colours are displayed in equal proportion, and at the centre lies the Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes. These spokes symbolize the twelve causal links from the Buddha’s teaching of paṭiccasamuppāda (Dependent Origination, Conditional Arising) arranged both forwards and backwards. Designed by Pingali Venkayya. The national flag of India was officially adopted on 22 July 1947.

Most Frequently Asked National Symbols of India and Adaptation Date

• National Flag - Tiranga - July 1947,

• National Animal - Bengal Tiger - April 1973,

• National Bird - Indian Peafowl(Peacock) - 1 February 1963,

• National Heritage Animal - Indian elephant (Elephas maximus Indicus) - 22 October 2010

• National Tree - Banyan(Ficus benghalensis) - 1950

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List of Indian National Symbols

The national symbols were chosen based on the culture and nature of India's National Identity. There are 20 national symbols listed in a tabular form below.

National Symbols with Names

20 national symbols in India represent the cultural differences of the country. We also added pictures of the national symbols of India and also about the details of it.

1. The National Flag of India

Tiranga (the tricolour) is the national flag of India. It was designed by Pingali Venkayya and was adopted by the assembly on 22nd July 1947. Tiranga means tri-colour. There are three colours in the national flag of India.

(i) Saffron symbolizes the sacrifice of the freedom fighters,

(ii) White symbolizes peace.

(iii) Green symbolizes fertility and prosperity.

(iv) Ashoka chakra which is drawn in navy blue at the centre of the flag represents the Laws of Dharma.

2. The National Emblem of India's Name

The national emblem of India Name is The Lion Capital of Ashoka in Sarnath. It is made up of four lions that are stacked on top of each other in the shape of an abacus. There are carvings of an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a lion on the abacus.

3. The National Currency of India

The national currency of India is the Indian rupee (ISO code: INR). The Reserve Bank of India has controlled the currency issuance in India. The Latin letter "R" was chosen as the official symbol for the Indian rupee in 2010. The symbol is taken from the Devanagari consonant "र" (ra). It was designed by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam.

4. The National Calendar of India

The national calendar of India is the Saka Calendar. The Saka calendar was officially adopted on 22 March 1957. The Saka calendar consists of 365 days and 12 months.

5. The National Reptile of India

The national reptile of India is King Cobra which is also called a Snake eater (Ophiophagus hannah).

6. The National River of India

The national river of India is Ganga. Ganga was declared the national river of India in 2008. The Ganga is a huge river, stretching over 2510 km of mountains plains, and valleys. It is the longest river in India.

7. The National Heritage Animal of India

Indian Elephant is the national heritage animal of India. However, as a result of deforestation, their population is declining. So the Indian elephant is adopted as the national heritage animal of India.

8. The National Animal of India

The Bengal tiger also known as the Lord of the Jungle was officially announced as the national animal of India in April 1973. This declaration was made at the same time that Project Tiger, an initiative to save India's tiger population, got underway.

9. The National Bird of India (Peacock)

The Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird of India. On February 1, 1963, the Peacock was designated as India's national bird by the Indian government. This is a fundamental aspect of Indian culture and tradition. A peacock represents elegance and beauty.

10. The National Tree of India

The national tree of India is the Banyan tree. In Sanskrit, the banyan tree is called the Kalpavriksha, which means a wish-fulfilling tree.

11. The National Song of India

The National Song of India is Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji. On January 24, 1950, the President of independent India Dr. Rajendra Prasad adopted Vande Mataram as the National song of India. The Vande Mataram was 1st sung in the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.

12. The National Anthem of India

Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem of India. Rabindranath Tagore wrote it in Bengali, and it was afterwards translated into Hindi. On January 24th, 1950, it became the national anthem of India.

13. The National Game of India

The national game of India is Hockey. India was given hockey as its national sport because of its extraordinary achievement in the sport.

14. The National Aquatic Animal of India

The national aquatic animal of India is the Ganges River Dolphin. Its designation as India's national aquatic animal was made to keep it from going extinct.

15. The National Vegetable of India

Pumpkin is the national vegetable of India. One of the few plants that can thrive everywhere in the nation while using fewer resources is this one.

16. The National Fruit of India

Mango is adopted as the national fruit of India. It is also called as King of Fruits. It enhances the perception of the nation by representing prosperity, affluence, and wealth.

17. The National Flower of India

The national flower of India is Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Goddess Saraswathi is represented in Hindu mythology and religion as a goddess of education and learning, sitting on a lotus flower.

18. The National Motto of India

The national motto of India is Satyameva Jayate is inscribed beneath the Emblem of India and originates from the Mundaka Upanishad. This phrase translates to "Truth Alone Triumphs" and is presented in Devanagari script.

19. The National Microbe of India

The national microbe of India is Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.Bulgaricus., It is a gram-positive bacterium utilized in the making of yoghurt and is essential in natural processes related to fermented products.

20. Oath of Allegiance

The national oath of allegiance of India is, "I, ………, do swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to India and to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, and that I will carry out the duties of my office loyally, honestly, and with impartiality."

(So help me God)

National Symbols of India Drawing

We hope that now you have the in-depth details of the national symbols of India list and their meanings. The pictorial representation is very strongly memorized in the brain compared to the textual representation. For that here we have given India's national symbols drawing for your easy access.

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National Symbols of India Chart

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FAQs

Q. What are the national symbols of India?

National Flag, National Anthem, National Song, etc 

Q. What are the 17 national symbols?

There are 17 national symbols of India namely Tiranga, Jana Gana Mana, Vande Mataram, National Pledge, National Emblem of India, Indian Rupee, Saka Calendar, Mango, Ganga River,  Indian Banyan Tree, Indian Peacock, Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephant, Ganges River Dolphin, Lotus and Pumpkin.

Q. What is the National emblem of India's name?

The national emblem of India Name is The Lion Capital of Ashoka in Sarnath.