National symbols (part 3) 22.4.2020

Good morning everyone!!

Today we'll learn about the National Emblem and  our other national symbols.

National Emblem

The Lion Capital is the national emblem of India. It was adapted from the Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath. It has four lions (one is hidden from view) facing four directions. These lions back to back are mounted on a circular abacus has four Chakras and sculptures of a lion, a bull an elephant and a horse between them.
The words satyameva jayate (truth alone triumphs) are inscribed below the base of the emblem. 
The emblem forms a part of all official government documents like identification documents, passport, voter ID and currency of India.

Other National Symbols

Some other national symbols are listed below.

• The Royal Bengal Tiger is our national animal. It represents power and strength. 

• The peacock is our national bird. It is a symbol of beauty and grace.

• The lotus is our national flower. It represents dignity, wealth and knowledge.

• The Indian elephant is our national heritage animal.

• The Ganga is our national river.

• The Ganga River dolphin is our national aquatic animal.

• The banyan tree is our national tree.

• Mango is our national fruit.

** The national symbols of a country give its citizens a sense of belonging to the country and unite them irrespective of their caste, creed and religion. It is thus essential for us to respect and preserve them**

Let's write some new words in the notebook.

1. Emblem- picture with a motto

2. Triumph- a great victory or achievement

3. Sculptures- the art of making figures or objects from stone, wood, clay etc.

4. Inscribed- to write or cut (carve) words on something.

5. Symbol- a thing used for or regarded as representing something else.

6. National- something relating to or maintained by a nation.

We're done for today! Do read the chapter and learn the new words. 😊