National symbols: A status check
India adopted a clutch of national symbols—which best represented different aspects of its identity—when it became a republic in 1950. Over the decades, it adopted some more, mostly to help conserve them. We take a look at their past, and their present
Curated By: Forbes India
National Emblem: THE LION CAPITAL
WHY WAS IT MADE A NATIONAL SYMBOL?
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC.The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. To Read More
WHY WAS IT MADE A NATIONAL SYMBOL?
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC.The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. To Read More
