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The National Flag is the most important element for any country. But apart from the National Flag, there are also many other elements, in the case of India, that is known as the National Identity Elements.
National Identity Elements are the seven elements of India that define the perception of the people about India. Among these elements, the National Flag and the National Anthem are the most respected ones.
List of National Symbol of India
- National Flag : Tiranga
- National Anthem : Jana Gana Mana
- National Calendar : Saka calendar
- National Song : Vande Mataram
- National Emblem : National Emblem of India
- National Fruit : Mango
- National River : Ganga
- National Animal : Royal Bengal Tiger
- National Tree : Indian Banyan
- National Aquatic Animal : Ganges River Dolphin
- National Bird : Indian Peacock
- National Currency : Indian Rupee
- National Reptile : King Cobra
- National Heritage : Animal Indian Elephant
- National Flower : Lotus
- National Vegetable : Pumpkin
- Oath of Allegiance : National Pledge
National Flag: Trianga
The National Flag of India in tricolor in nature with the three color bands of saffron, white, and green. It has a navy blue colored wheel in the center. The National Flag explains a lot about the country such as the values of peace, strength, and auspiciousness. The tricolor flag is noticed flying high at different important places of the country. Also, the flag is hoisted on special occasions such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
National Anthem- Jana Gana Mana
Whenever the National Flag is hoisted, a tribute is paid to the flag and the country by singing the National Anthem in a standing position. Rabindranath Tagore composed the song Jana Gana Mana initially in Bengali but in the year 1950, the Constituent Assembly adopted its Hindi version as the National Anthem of India. The whole National Anthem is of 52 seconds and is played on several special occasions.
National Emblem: State Emblem of India
The National Emblem of the country consists of three lions standing back to back on the abacus that has the wheel or the dharmachakra with a galloping horse and a bull at both its sides. In actuality, the real Lion Capital from which the emblem has been adapted has four lions. But when the emblem is put on a stamp, the fourth lion gets hidden at the back. The lion capital was adapted for the National Emblem of the country on January 26th of the year 1950.
National Bird: Peacock
The Indian blue Peacock is the National Bird of India. It is the male gender of this species that has the beautiful velvety blue neck and feather tail of bronze-green color. It looks immensely beautiful and mesmerizing when it dances with its feathery tail held high up during the rains. The peahen of the female of this special is of brown color and does not have a beautiful tail. The feathers from the tail fall of at times like other birds and these feathers are often used in creating pretty items.
The National Animal- Tiger
The ferocious yellow and black striped tiger is the National Animal of India. This species is known as the Royal Bengal Tiger and is found in different parts of the country. This National Animal of the country is known for its power, agility, strength, and grace that signify the nature of the country too. Sadly, the count of this magnificent animal is declining, keeping which in mind different Tiger projects have been launched in the country since 1973 to preserve them. There are different national parks and reserves opened today in different parts of the country in the name of this species.
National Flower: Lotus
The Lotus is not just a mark of beauty but also it has a special place in the mythological stories of India. The flower is associated with Brahma, the creator of the world, and also with Vishnu who is known as the preserve of the world as per Hindu mythology. Also, as per the same mythologies, the flower is also associated with Devi Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth. It is a pink-colored flower with several petals and huge leaves and a stem that grows in shallow water and the flow floats above the water.
National Tree: Banyan Tree
The Banyan Tree is known for its longevity and how it can spread out to a huge area over time. It is the National Tree of the country due to its strength and long-living nature. Also, the Banyan Tree has its connections again with the mythologies of the country. There are different occasions when the Banyan Tree is worshipped by the Hindus of the country. Also, in villages, the meetings of the Panchayats are often held under the Banyan Trees.
