State Emblem of India
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The State Emblem of India is the official national emblem featuring the Lion Capital of Ashoka, symbolizing the country’s authority, sovereignty, and commitment to peace and justice.
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Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
national emblem
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state symbol → |
| adoptedBy |
Government of India
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| adoptedOn |
1950-01-26
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| associatedWith |
Indian sovereignty
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Republic of India → |
| basedOn |
Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
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| category |
National symbols of India
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| colorScheme |
monochrome in official version
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| country |
India
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| depicts |
Lion Capital of Ashoka
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| designElement |
Dharma Chakra in the center of the abacus
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bull on the right side of the abacus (front view) → horse on the left side of the abacus (front view) → inscription of Satyameva Jayate below the abacus → |
| features |
Ashoka Chakra
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Dharma Chakra → bull → circular abacus → elephant → four Asiatic lions → horse → lion → |
| legalBasis |
State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
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| motto |
Satyameva Jayate
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| mottoLanguage |
Sanskrit
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| mottoScript |
Devanagari
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| mottoTranslation |
Truth alone triumphs
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| originalSculptor |
Ashoka period artisans
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| originalSculptureLocation |
Sarnath
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| originPeriod |
Maurya Empire
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| represents |
Republican government of India
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state authority of India → |
| restrictedUse |
yes
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| scriptUsedForMotto |
Devanagari script
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| symbolizes |
authority
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justice → peace → sovereignty → |
| usedBy |
Union Government of India
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state governments of India → |
| usedOn |
Indian coins
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Indian currency notes → Indian passports → government buildings → official documents → official seals → |
| visibleLions |
three
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