The Emblem of Punjab is the official state emblem of the Indian state of Punjab and it is used as the official symbol of the Government of Punjab.[1][2][3]
| Emblem of Punjab | |
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.svg) | |
| Armiger | Government of Punjab |
| Crest | Wheat stem |
| Shield | Lion Capital of Ashoka |
| Supporters | Crossed talwar swords |
| Motto | सत्यमेव जयते Satyameva Jayate Truth alone triumphs |
Design
editThe emblem of Punjab consists of the encircled Lion Capital of Ashoka (depicting ancient Ashoka-era heritage found at Sanghol[4]) with a Wheat stem above it and crossed Swords below it.[5] Around the lion capital is written the legend "Government of Punjab" in the English, Hindi and Punjabi languages.
Historical emblems
editDuring British rule in India, the undivided province of Punjab was granted a coat of arms. These arms consisted of a purple shield charged with a sun rising over five rivers in silver. The motto translated at "Let it grow from the rivers"[6] The name "Punjab" means land of five rivers.
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Coat of Arms of Punjab Province (British India) -
Emblem of the former Patiala and East Punjab States Union
Former princely states in Punjab
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Government banner
editAs of 2024, there are no officially recognised flags for the individual states of India but when a distinctive banner is required to represent the state government, It can represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a blue, red or white background.[7][8][9][10]
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Government Banner of Punjab
See also
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edit- ^ "List of Indian States and their Symbols". Jagran Josh. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "Symbols of Indian States". Study & Score. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ Sura, Ajay. "Stop use of national emblem on letterheads, Punjab and Haryana HC tells its senior administration staff". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "A treasure from the past". The Tribune. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ "Interesting and Important Facts about Punjab". Day Today GK. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "PUNJAB". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- ^ "The Government Banner of Punjab can seen in the left corner of the DC office of Fazilka". www.babushahi.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "The Government Banner of Punjab can seen on the left and right side of the Indian national flag in the DC office of Kapurthala". The Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "The Government Banner of Punjab in the left corner with the Indian national flag in the office of the Chaiman of the Punjab Youth Development Board". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Chishti Metal Works (Malerkotla), online selling the Government Banner of Punjab with the Indian national flag". indiamart.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.