Few facts about INDIA

INDIA is a vast country with huge population. It is the birth place of many scholars of ancient, present and also future. Though it is still a developing nation, it is performing well in all respects across the globe.

Lets know some interesting facts about India.

THE NATIONAL EMBLEM

The national emblem of India is adapted from Sarnath lion famously called as ‘ASHOKA PILLAR’. Three lions are visible, fourth being hidden from view. The wheel appears in centre of abacus with bull on right and horse on left. The words ‘Satyameva Jayathe’ which means ‘truth alone triumphs’ are inscribed below the abacus in devanagari script.

THE NATIONAL FLAG

Horizontal TRI-COLORED flag of deep saffron (representing ‘Courage and sacrifice’) at the top, white (representing ‘Peace and truth’) in the centre, dark green (Representing ‘Faith and Chivalry’) at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of length to breadth of the flag must be 2:3. In the centre of white band, there appears a wheel (Chakra) having 24 spokes.

            The design of national flag was adopted by constituent assembly on 22-7-1947.Its use and display are regulated by Flag code of India,2002. The final design of national flag is proposed by Pingali Venkkiah of Andhra Pradesh.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

JANA GANA MANA is the national anthem of India. It was written by Rabindranath tagore of  Bengal. It was adopted by Constituent assembly on 24-6-1950. It was first sung on 27-12-1911 at Calcutta session of Indian National Congress(INC). Playing time is approximately 52 Seconds. Tagore’s version of National anthem is as follows:-

“Thou art the ruler of minds of all people,

Dispenser of India’s Destiny.

The name rouses the heart of Punjab, Sind, Gujarat and Maratha, Of the Dravid and Orissa and Bengal.

It echoes in the hills of Vindhyas and Himalayas, mingles in the music of the Jamuna and the Ganges and is chanted by the waves of Indian sea.

They pray for blessings and sing they praise.

The saving of all people waits in thy hand,

Thou dispenser of India’s destiny, Victory, victory, victory to thee.”

THE NATIONAL SONG

VANDE MATARAM is the national song of india written by bankim Chandra chatterjee of Bengal. The first political occasion when it was sung was 1896 session of INC.English translation of stanza as given by Aurobindo is as follows:-

“I bow to thee, Mother,

richly watered, richly fruited,

 cool with the winds of the south,

 dark with crops of harvest,

The mother!

Her nights rejoicing the glory of the moonlight,

Her lands clothed beautifully with her trees in flowering bloom, sweet of laughter, sweet speech,

The mother, Giver of boons, giver of bliss.”

NATIONAL CALENDAR

SAKA ERA calendar is national calendar adopted by the Indian Government. It contains 365 days with  Months  named as Chaitra, Vaishaka, Jyaistha, Asadha, Sravana, Bhadra, Asvina, Kartika, Margasira, Pausa, Magha and Phalguna.

THE NATIONAL FLOWER

LOTUS (Nelumbo Nucipera Gaertn)  is the national flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been the auspicious symbol of Indian culture from time immemorial.

THE NATIONAL ANIMAL

PANTHERA TIGRIS (Total 8 species known) (Rare species are ROYAL BENGAL TIGER) is the national animal of India. The combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger, its pride to become national animal of India.

 THE NATIONAL TREE

INDIAN FIG TREE, FICUS BENGALENSIS is considered to be national tree of India. Its branches roots themselves like new trees over a large area. Hence, these trees are considered to be immortal and is an integral part of many myths and legends of India.


THE NATIONAL RIVER

THE GANGA OR GANGES river is the national river of India. It originates in snowfields of Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas as Bhagirathi river. It is later joined by other rivers such as Yamuna, Alakananda, Son, Gumti, Kosi and Ghagra. The Ganga river basin is the ost fertile and densely populated areas of the world.

THE NATIONAL FRUIT

MANGIFERA INDICA, commonly called as MANGO is National fruit of India. It is a rich source of vitamins A,C and D. In India, there are over 100 varieties of mangoes of different sizes and colours. They have been cultivated in India from time immemorial.

THE NATIONAL BIRD

INDIAN PEACOCK, PAVO CRISTATUS is the national bird of India. It is a colourful bird with velvet feathers and a slender neck. The male of the species is more colourful than female. The dance of male fanning out the tail and preening its feathers is a gorgeous sight.

THE NATIONAL SPORT

HOCKEY is India’s national game.

THE INDIAN STANDARD TIME

GMT+5.5 HOURS is the Indian Standard Time (IST).