State Emblem of India
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- September 9, 2025
Syllabus:Governance

Context:
- Nearly 50 people were detained in Srinagar after the State Emblem of India plaque was vandalised and removed from inside the Hazratbal shrine.
What it is:
- The State Emblem of India is an official adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
- It was formally adopted on 26 January 1950, coinciding with India’s transition into a Republic.
- The emblem signifies India’s sovereignty, authority, and commitment to truth and justice.
Historical Origin:
- The Lion Capital was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE) at Sarnath, the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- It was part of Ashoka’s pillar edicts, spreading the universal message of Dhamma (righteousness).
- The sculpture was unearthed in 1905 and is preserved in the Sarnath Museum, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Features of the Emblem:
- Four Asiatic Lions: Seated back-to-back, representing power, courage, pride, and confidence.
- Abacus Frieze: Depicts an elephant, horse, bull, and lion, each separated by a Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Law).
- Lotus Base: Present in the original but omitted in the adopted emblem.
- Official Emblem (Republic of India):
- Shows three visible lions.
- At the base: a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left.
- Dharma Chakra at the centre, with wheel outlines on either end.
- Motto: “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth Alone Triumphs), inscribed in Devanagari script beneath the emblem.
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