Emblem of Andhra Pradesh
| Emblem of Andhra Pradesh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | The Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Crest | The National Emblem of India |
| Torse | Dharma chakra |
| Blazon | Puna Ghataka, Dharmachakra |
| Motto | "సత్యమేవ జయతే" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") |
| Use | As State Emblem |
The Emblem of Andhra Pradesh is the state emblem of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
Design[]
The emblem features a Purna Ghataka at the centre encircled by a Dharmachakra symbolising the "wheel of law", portrayed from Amaravati school of arts, surrounded by the name of the state in Telugu, English and Hindi.[2][3][4] Soorisetty Anjineyulu, a drawing master from Nellore is the creator of the emblem, which was selected out of 300 emblems that were submitted.
Government banner[]
The Government of Andhra Pradesh can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[5]
See also[]
- National Emblem of India
- List of Indian state emblems
References[]
- ^ Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- ^ https://www.gad.ap.gov.in/about/general
- ^ Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- ^ "ANDHRA PRADESH". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Images, Stock Photos & Vectors | Shutterstock". www.shutterstock.com.
- Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- Andhra gets new official state emblem, inspired by Amaravati art
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