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  2. State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005

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    The emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.The emblem consists of three lions, the fourth being hidden from view. The Ashoka Chakra (wheel) appears in relief in the center of the abacus, with a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left.

  3. National symbols of India - Wikipedia

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    It is inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script as a part of the state emblem. [23] The emblem was adopted by the constituent assembly on 30 December 1947. [4] The emblem in its present form was designed by Dinanath Bhargava when the Constitution of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. [7] National motto: Satyameva Jayate ("Truth Alone ...

  4. Emblem of Karnataka - Wikipedia

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    The state emblem has a red shield charged with a white two-headed bird, Gandabherunda bordered in blue. The crest depicts the Lion Capital of Ashoka (also used as the emblem of the Government of India), on a blue circular abacus with a blue frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of a galloping horse on the left, a Dharmachakra in centre, a bull on the right, and the outlines of ...

  5. Lists of United States state symbols - Wikipedia

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    U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.

  6. Pillars of Ashoka - Wikipedia

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    The abacus of the bull capital features honeysuckle and palmette designs derived from Greek designs. [1] Sanchi, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, four lions, Schism Edict. [1] Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict. [1] This is the famous "Lion Capital of Ashoka" used in the national emblem of India.

  7. List of Indian state emblems - Wikipedia

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    India is a country in South Asia.It is made up of 28 states and 8 union territories. Most of the states and union territories of India have their own state emblem, seal or coat of arms which is used as an official governmental symbol, while four states and five union territories continue to use the National Emblem of India as their official governmental seal.

  8. Lion Capital of Ashoka - Wikipedia

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    In July 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, the interim prime minister of India, proposed in the Constituent Assembly of India that the wheel on the abacus be the model for the wheel in the centre of the Dominion of India's new national flag, and the capital itself without the lotus the model for the state emblem. The proposal was accepted in December 1947.

  9. State emblem - Wikipedia

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    State emblem may refer to one of the following: National emblems. State Emblem of India; State Emblem of Pakistan; State Emblem of the Soviet Union;