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Independence day special 15th August 2008 |
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National Symbols
National symbols are symbols of states, nations and countries in the world.
National symbols are created to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic
representations of a nation's people, values, goals, or history. On the 15th of August
every year, every Indian is made aware of the chequered past of the country.
On this day, the largest democracy of the world celebrates the gift
of freedom given to her by the brave patriots.
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National Flag - Tricolor
The Indian flag is rectangular in shape and is made up of three horizontal breadths of Saffron,
White and Green. The Saffron stands for courage and sacrifice, White for purity and Green for
fertility. There is a wheel with 24 spokes in the middle of the white colored portion of
the flag. The wheel represents the Dharma Chakra.
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National Anthem of India
"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha
Dravida Utkala Banga
Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga
Ucchala Jaladhi Taranga
Tubh Shubha Name Jage
Tubh Shubha Ashisha Mange
Gahe Tubh Jaya Gata
Jan Gan Mangaldayak Jay He
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
Jaye He ! Jaye He ! Jaye He !
Jaye, Jaye, Jaye, Jaye He "
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National Emblem
The National Emblem India has been adopted from the Sarnath pillar of Ashoka. The
Lion Capital with the four lions facing in four different directions standing upon
an abacus.
The abacus carries carvings of four different animals - an elephant, a horse, a
bull and a lion separated by the four dharmachakras, wheels with 24 spokes.
Below the abacus is the line - Satya Meva Jayate The words 'Satyameva Jayate' have
been taken from Mundaka Upanishad, and it means 'Truth Alone Triumphs'.
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National Song
The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra
Chatterji, appears in the Bengali novel Anand Math. It was a source of inspiration
for the people in their struggle for freedom. It has an equal status with Jana-gana-mana.
The first political occasion when it was sung lhras the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
Vande Maataram!
Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam,
Shasyashyamalamm, Maataram!
Shubhrajyothsna pulakitayaminim,
Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim,
Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim,
Sukhadam varadam, Maataram!
sapta koti kantha kalakala ninaada karaale
nisapta koti bhujaidhruta kharakarvaale
ka bola ma tumi abala,
bahubal dhaariniin
namaami taariniim
ripudalavaariniin maataram
vande maataram ...
tumi vidyaa tumi dharma,
tumi hridi tumi marma,
tvan hi praanaah shariire,
baahute tumi maa shakti,
hridaye tumi maa bhakti,
tomaarai pratimaa gadi
mandire mandire
vande maataram..
tvan hi durgaa dashapraharanadhaarinii,
kamalaa kamaladala vihaarinii<
vaanii vidyaadaayinii, namaami
tvaam namaami kamalaan amalaan
atulaam sujalaan sufalaan maataram
vande maataram..
shyaamalaan saralaan susmitaan
bhuushhitaam
dharaniin bharaniin maataram
vande maataram...
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National Animal - Tiger
The Tiger - Lord of the Indian Jungles, is the National
Animal of India. The tiger is the symbol of India's wealth of wildlife.
The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris (Linnaeus), is a striped animal. It has a
thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength,
agility and enormous power has earned the tiger its pride of place as the national
animal of India, also called The Royal Bengal Tiger.
Tigers are now getting extinct. The Government of India, under its Project Tiger
programme, started a massive effort to preserve the tiger population in 1973. Today,
the tiger advances as a symbol of India's conservation of itself its wildlife heritage. |
National Bird - Peacock
The National Bird is the Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus).
Peacocks symbolize grace, pride, and beauty. They are a sign of joy for all who
see them. Peacocks are often used in Indian mythology and folk stories. This bird
is about the size of a swan, with a long neck and a fan-shaped array of feathers.
Male peacocks are brightly colored, with blue fronts and green-bronze feathers.
The female (peahen) is smaller and brown in color.
The peacock may be found throughout India, especially south and east of the Indus
River. It is heavily protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
It also enjoys great sentimental protection from the nation at large. |
National Flower - Lotus
The lotus is the official flower of India. It represents
long life, honor, and good fortune. It is also a symbol of triumph, since the lotus
is rooted in the mud and can survive to regerminate for thousands of years. Even
though it grows in mud, it remains pure and produces beautiful flowers. Thus, it
symbolizes purity of heart and mind.
The lotus holds additional significance for Hindus, as it is a symbol of God and
used often in religious practices. |
National Tree - The Banyan Tree
The Banyan tree is the Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis,
whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then
give rise to more trunks an branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity,
this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends
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National Fruit - The Mango
The mango is the national fruit. It has been cultivated
in India since time immemorial. There are over 100 varieties of mangos in India,
in a range of colors, sizes, and shapes. Common in the tropical part of the world,
mangos are savored for their sweet juice and bright colors.
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National Sport - Hockey
Hockey, which has been played in India since time immemorial, is the National Game of India.
There was a golden period of Indian hockey when hockey stalwarts of India ruled the game.
On the international scenario there were no competitors to match the magic of Indian hockey players.
The Golden Era of hockey in India was the period from 1928 - 1956
when India won 6 successive gold medals in the Olympic Games.
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Patriotic SMS
Patriotic Quotes
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