Emblem of Himachal Pradesh
ArmigerThe Government of Himachal Pradesh
Adopted25 January 1971
BlazonThe Sarnath Lion Capital superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with Snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom
Motto"सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs")
Other elements"हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार" (Hindi for "Government of Himachal Pradesh") inscribed in blue fonts at the bottom
UseOfficial representation of the State of Himachal Pradesh

The Emblem of Himachal Pradesh is the official state seal used by the Government of Himachal Pradesh[1] and is carried on all official correspondences made by State of Himachal Pradesh.[2] It was adopted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh at the establishment of the state on 25 January 1971. The State of Himachal Pradesh has an Emblem consisting of a mountain ridge over three white fesses, charged with the Aśoka capital.

Design

The design depicts the Lion Capital of Ashoka superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom.

Former princely states in Himachal Pradesh

Government banner

The government of Himachal Pradesh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a white background.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. "Official Website". himachal.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  2. "HIMACHAL PRADESH". www.hubert-herald.nl.
  3. "Himachal Pradesh State Of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving On The Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of flag, pradesh: 127910082". Dreamstime.
  4. "Indian states since 1947". www.worldstatesmen.org.


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