- By Ridam Sharma
- Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:28 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian National Symbols: Today, worldwide Indians are celebrating the 79th Independence Day. On the special occasion, it becomes important to talk about India’s national symbols that embody diverse cultures and the vast heritage of India. These national Indian symbols bring a sense of pride to the country's huge and diverse population.
From the Royal Bengal Tiger to the national river Ganga, every symbol narrates a tale of India's rich traditions, rich biodiversity, and dreams. As India keeps developing and growing into an evolved nation, these symbols act as constant reminders of the core values of the country of billions. Therefore, here’s a list of the top 17 national symbols of India and their meanings.
List Of All 17 National Symbols Of India:
| Symbol Type | Name |
|---|---|
| National Flag | Tiranga |
| National Emblem | Adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka |
| National Anthem | Jana Gana Mana |
| National Song | Vande Mataram |
| National Animal | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| National Bird | Indian Peacock |
| National Flower | Lotus |
| National Tree | Indian Banyan |
| National Fruit | Mango |
| National River | Ganga |
| National Aquatic Animal | Ganges River Dolphin |
| National Currency | Indian Rupee (₹) |
| National Calendar | Saka Calendar |
| National Heritage Animal | Indian Elephant |
| National Reptile | King Cobra |
| National Vegetable | Pumpkin |
| Oath of Allegiance | National Pledge |
List Of 17 National Symbols Of India And Their Meanings
1. National Flag - Tiranga
The Tiranga is the tricolour national flag of India with three horizontal stripes, including saffron at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. At the centre of the white stripe is a navy blue wheel called Ashoka Chakra, which highlights 24 spokes. The colour saffron depicts strength and courage, white depicts truth and peace, and green depicts fertility and growth. The National Flag of India is full of interesting and surprising facts.
The National Flag Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
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2. National Emblem
The National Emblem of India is a modification of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It consists of four lions standing back to back on a circular abacus. The abacus has an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a lion separated by wheels (Dharma Chakras). Below the emblem is inscribed the motto Satyameva Jayate in Devanagari script, which translates as Truth Alone Triumphs.
The National Emblem (Image Credit: Canva)
3. National Anthem - Jana Gana Mana
Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of India, which was composed by Rabindranath Tagore. It was implemented as the national anthem on 24 January 1950 and has the capability of instantly filling citizens' hearts with a sense of unity and nationalism.
4. National Song - Vande Mataram
The national song of India is Vande Mataram, which is composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is the national song of India. It strongly influenced patriots during the movement for Indian independence.
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5. National Animal - Royal Bengal Tiger
The national animal of India is the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris), which is a symbol of power, grace, and strength. India has over half the world's tiger population, which also makes conservation the need of the moment in India.
The National Animal Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
6. National Bird - Indian Peacock
The national Bird of India is the Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), which is a symbol of beauty, grace, and pride. Its colourful feathers and breathtaking dance during the rain make it an apt symbol of India's natural beauty.
The National Bird Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
7. National Flower - Lotus
The national flower of India is the Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), which is a symbol of purity, spirituality, and divine beauty. It is of great importance in Indian religion and culture.
The National Flower Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
8. National Tree - Indian Banyan
The national tree of India is the Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), which represents the country's deep-rooted traditions and immortality. Its wide canopy and aerial roots are a symbol of unity in diversity.
The National Tree Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
9. National Fruit - Mango
The national fruit of India is the Mango (Mangifera indica), which is also known as the King of Fruits in India. It symbolises the tropical climate of the nation and its rich agricultural traditions.
The National Fruit Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
10. National River - Ganga
The Ganga (Ganges) is India's national river, with very strong cultural, spiritual, and economic importance. It is regarded as sacred by Hinduism and sustains millions of individuals on its path.
The National River Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
11. National Aquatic Animal - Ganges River Dolphin
The national aquatic animal is the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista Gangetica), which is a unique freshwater dolphin found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It represents the health of India's river systems.
The National Aquatic Animal Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
12. National Currency - Indian Rupee
Indian Rupee (₹) is the currency of India. Its symbol was created by D. Udaya Kumar, adopted in 2010 and is the country's economic symbol.
The National Currency Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
13. National Calendar - Saka Calendar
The Saka Calendar, derived from the traditional Hindu calendar, was made the national calendar of India in 1957. It starts on March 22 (or March 21 in leap years) and is employed in conjunction with the Gregorian calendar.
14. National Heritage Animal - Indian Elephant
The national heritage animal is the Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus), which showcases India's rich cultural heritage and biodiversity. Additionally, it has a significant presence in Indian mythology, religion, and history.
The National Heritage Animal Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
15. National Reptile - King Cobra
The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) was designated as India's national reptile in 2022. It showcases the diversity of wildlife in the country and the need for conservation.
The National Reptile Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
16. National Vegetable - Pumpkin
The Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) was selected as India's national vegetable because it is widely cultivated and nutritious in the country of billions. It represents the diversity of the country's agriculture.
The National Vegetable Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
17. Oath of Allegiance - National Pledge
The National Pledge of India -Oath of Allegiance was composed by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao and is read in schools and during national functions. It brings the principles of unity, diversity, and patriotism among Indian citizens.
The National Pledge Of India (Image Credit: Canva)
On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, let's celebrate these national symbols, which are the true essence of India's identity, its rich culture and diverse heritage.
