Emblem of Punjab, India

This article is about the emblem of the state of Punjab in India. For the emblem and flag of Punjab province in Pakistan, see Flag of Punjab, Pakistan.
Emblem of Punjab
This is the Seal of Government of Punjab.
ArmigerGovernment of Punjab
CrestWheat stem
ShieldLion Capital of Ashoka
SupportersCrossed talwar swords
Mottoसत्यमेव जयते
Satyameva Jayate
Truth alone triumphs

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]

Design

The 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

During 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 gold sun rising over five rivers in blue and silver. The motto translated at "Let it grow from the rivers"[6] The name "Punjab" means land of five rivers.

Former princely states in Punjab

See also

References

  1. ^ "List of Indian States and their Symbols". Jagran Josh. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  2. ^ "Symbols of Indian States". Study & Score. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "A treasure from the past". The Tribune. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  5. ^ "Interesting and Important Facts about Punjab". Day Today GK. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  6. ^ "PUNJAB". www.hubert-herald.nl.