National Symbols of India

National Symbols are Icons that represent the National Identity, culture, history, and values as well. It is very crucial for promoting unity, patriotism, and pride across India. Some National symbols are emotional and have cultural connections. As an example India’s national flower – the Lotus represents spirituality, and India’s National Bird – the Peacock represents royal grace, etc.

The national symbols of India carry a collection of elements of special importance to the country. Here is a list of national emblems of India:

• National Flag: A three-striped saffron, white, and green flag, with the wheel of Ashoka in the centre.
• National Symbol: Ashoka lion capital, showing four lions back to back, standing on an abacus with the Dharma Chakra in the centre.
• National Anthem: “Vande Mataram,” composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
• National Bird: Peacock
• National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger.
• National Tree: Indian Vat (Ficus bengalensis).
• National Fruit: Mango.
• National Flower: Lotus.
• National Anthem: Jana gana Mana composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
• National Sport: Field Hockey.
• National Calendar: Saka Calendar.
• National Crop: Pumpkin (Kaddu).
• National Aquatic Animal: Gangetic Dolphin.
• National Heritage Animal: Indian Elephants.
• National River: Ganga (Ganga).
• National Currency: Indian Rupee (INR).

List of National Symbols of India

Following is the list of national symbols of India:

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