NATIONAL SYMBOLS

NATIONAL TREE

BANYAN, the National fig tree of India also known as Ficus bengalensis grow over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic & longevity, the Banyan tree is considered immortal & sacred and is an integral part of the myths and legends in India. Even today, the banyan tree is the focal point of village life and the village council meetings under the shade of this huge shade-giving tree.

NATIONAL GAME

Hockey is the National Game of India. Unmatched excellence and incomparable virtuosity brought India a string of Olympic gold medals.

NATIONAL BIRD

PEACOCK, the National Bird of India, is a colourful, bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers.Peacock is a large and majestic bird. It has got a long and beautiful tail. Both the peacock and the hen have crest. But the crest of hen is smaller in size. The significance of peacock is attached to cultures of India, Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. In Hinduism, the image of the god of thunder, rains and war, Indra, was depicted in the form of a peacock. In south India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga. The figure of peacock is painted in various Islamic religious buildings. In Christianity, the peacock was also known as the symbol of the 'Resurrection'.

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NATIONAL SWEET

Jalebi’s colours are bright orange or yellow, but also white. They are from North India. They are best to eat when they are fresh. It can be served when it is warm or cold. Rajasthani jalebis are slightly thicker and fried to a brown colour. Gujarati jalebis are yellow in colour. They have fragrant with kesar and a cut above. To prepare jalebi sugar syrup is needed.

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NATIONAL FLOWER

Lotus scientifically known as Nelumbunucifera is the national flower of India. It is also a symbol of triumple,since the lotus is rooted in the mud and can survive to regerminate for thousand of years. untouched by the impurity,lotus symbolises the purity of the mind and heart.It even symbolises divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and not tO forgetenlightenment.The leaves and flowers of lotus float and have long stem that contains air spaces in them.

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NATIONAL EMBLEM

The emblem of India is Sarnath lion. It was adapted as national emblem on 26th January 1950 when India become republic. It has four lions standing back to back, a elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion which is in the form that they are carrying the four lions.
He animals are separated invert wheels (chakras). “Satya Meva Jayate” is written below the animals.

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NATIONAL SONG

Vande Mataram !
Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam,
Shasyashyamalam, Mataram !
Shubhrajyostna pulakitayaminim,
Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim,
Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim,
Sukhadam varadam, Mataram !

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NATIONAL ANIMAL

Tiger is our national animal. Its total may be upto 4 meters [13ft] and weight upto 300 kg [660pounds]. It is the family member of cats and is also known as ‘big cat’. Its body pattern is black vertical strips which overlaps on white-orange fur. They are carnivores animals. There are many kinds of tigers like white tiger, golden tabby tigers…etc. They live in territorial habitat. It will always be close to water and plenty of prey. Tigers are strong at swimming. They often bath in ponds, lakes, and rivers. Cats avoid water but, tigers like it. It is the vehicle of Durga.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM

Jana- gana – mana adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata- bhagya- vidhata.
Punjab- Sindh- Gujarat- Maratha
Dravida- utkala- banga
Vindhya- Himachala- yamuna- ganga
Uchchhala- jaladhi-taranga.
Tava shubha name jage,
Tava shubha asisa mage,
Gahe Tava jaya gatha.
Jana- gana- mangala-dayaka jaya he
Bharata- bhagya- vidhata.
Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he,
Jaya jaya jaya, jaya he!

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NATIONAL FLAG

Our national flag is the symbol of freedom and sovereignty. It is the flag under which our freedom fighter had fought for India’s independence.
Before independence our national flag had spinning wheel in centre. It was necessary at that time for doing like that to remember the people who struggled for swadeshi movement which was started by Gandhiji.
After independence instead of spinning wheel, ashoka chakra was replaced. The chakraOur national flag is rectangular in shape .It has 3 horizontal columns, each has 3 different colours. That is why it is called tiranga or tricolour.
At top it is saffron, middle it is white and bottom it is green. Saffron stands for spirit and sacrifice. White stands for peace and truth. Green stands for growth and in centre ashoka chakra stands for peace and love.
The national flag is hoisted on all important buildings on any national festival.
It is a rule that we should respect our national flag and not let it down. We should be ready to give our lives for our country.

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