National Symbols

National Flag: Horizontal tri colour of deep saffron at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel which represents the chakra. State Emblem The state emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Satyameva Jayate" in Devnagari Script. National Calendar Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month. 1 Chaitra falling on 22 March normally and on 21 March in leap year. National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana" by Rabindranath Tagore. Playing time is approximately 52 seconds. National Song Vande Mataram by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee National Flower - Lotus National Fruit - Mango National River - Ganga National Tree - Indian Banyan/ Indian fig tree National Animal - Royal Bengal Tiger National Aquatic Animal - River Dolphin National Bird - Indian Peacock National Currency Symbol - Indian Rupee ` National Game - Field hockey