National Symbols of India: A Complete List”

List of Major Symbols of India

India’s national symbols represent its identity, heritage, and cultural significance. Below is a list of India’s major national symbols:

National Symbols of India

1. National Flag: Tiranga (Tricolor)
   • Three colors:
     • Saffron (Courage and Sacrifice)
     • White (Truth and Peace)
     • Green (Prosperity)
   • At the center is the Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes.
     
     
2. National Anthem: “Jana Gana Mana”
   • Composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
     
     
3. National Song: “Vande Mataram”
   • Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
     
     
4. National Emblem: Lion Capital of Ashoka
   • Adopted from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath.
   • The inscription “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth Alone Triumphs) is written in Devanagari script below the emblem.
     
     
5. National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger
   
   
6. National Bird: Peacock
   
   
7. National Flower: Lotus
   
   
8. National Fruit: Mango
   
   
9. National Tree: Banyan Tree
   
   
10. National River: Ganga (Ganges)
    
    
11. National Game: Hockey (traditionally associated but not officially recognized).
    
    
12. National Aquatic Animal: Ganges River Dolphin
    
    
13. National Reptile: King Cobra
    
    
14. National Calendar: Saka Calendar

• Officially adopted on March 22, 1957.

15. National Currency: Indian Rupee (₹)

Other Symbolic Elements

1. National Monument: India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, etc.
2. National Heritage Animal: Elephant
3. National Stone: Indian Marble
4. National Motto: “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth Alone Triumphs)

Cultural Symbols

1. National Language: Hindi (Official Language)
2. National Attire:
   • Saree (for women)
   • Dhoti-Kurta (for men)