National Symbols of India - Second grade - First in class :)

Very Good morning to everybody. Today I am going to talk about the National Symbols of India.

A national symbol is an entity demonstrating itself to the world as a representative of all the people of the nation.

India is a unique country with rich bio-diversity. The National symbols of India represent a quality unique to us.

There are several symbols including the national flag, anthem, song, emblem, bird, animal, tree, flower, fruit and game.

1.    The National Flag of India consists of three equal strips - Saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. The center of the white portion is a navy blue “Ashoka Chakra”, a wheel with 24 spokes. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice. The white represents peace and truth. The green represents faith. The "Ashoka Chakra" represents the law of dharma.

2.    The National Anthem of India is the first verse of the song ‘Jana Gana Mana’ written by Rabindranath Tagore. It instils patriotism.

3.    The National Song of India is ‘Vande Mataram’ composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It is a reminder of India’s Struggle for freedom.

4.    The National Emblem of India has been taken from the Sarnath Lion capital erected by Ashoka. Its moto means Truth Alone Triumphs.

5.    The National Bird of India is the peacock that symbolizes beauty, joy, grace, pride and love.

6.    The National Animal of India is the tiger. It symbolizes strength, power and intelligence of the nation.

7.    The National Tree of India is the Banyan tree. It represents longevity.

8.    The National Flower of India is the Lotus. It represents spirituality and purity.

9.    The National Fruit of India is Mango. It represents rich natural resources of the country.  Mango is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D.

10.  The National Game of India is Hockey. The country’s excellence in the field is legendary.

The National Symbols of India signify a rich history, culture and traditions. They should be preserved and cherished and will remain in the heart of every Indian.

Vande Maatram! Jai Hind!