Emblem of Goa
Emblem of Goa | |
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Armiger | The Government of Goa |
Crest | National Emblem of India |
Blazon | Vriksha Deep |
Supporters | Open hands |
Motto | सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात् |
The Emblem of Goa is the official emblem of the Government of Goa, a state of India.[1][2]
Design[]
The emblem depicts a "Vriksha Deep", a type of diya lamp, at its centre. The lamp represents enlightenment through knowledge and is surrounded by a stylised design of coconut leaves which represent the bountiful and beautiful aspects of Goa.[3] A Sanskrit motto appears above the lamp and can be translated as "may everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain" (Devnagari: सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात्; Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścid duḥkhamāpnuyāt). The crest is formed by the National Emblem of India, the Lions of Sarnath, and the arms are supported by two open hands.
History[]
Portuguese India[]
Goa was administered by Portugal from 1510 until 1961 when it was annexed by India.
Coat of arms of Portuguese India (~1600-1935).
Lesser coat of arms of Portuguese India (1935-1961).
Greater coat of arms of Portuguese India (1935-1951).
Greater coat of arms of Portuguese India (1951-1961).
Proposed flag of Portuguese India
Goa, Daman and Diu[]
Between 1961 and 1987, Goa was part of the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu
Emblem of Goa, Daman and Diu
Government banner[]
The Government of Goa can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]
Banner of Goa
See also[]
- National Emblem of India
- List of Indian state emblems
References[]
External links[]
- Article by the Government of Goa, Department of Information[permanent dead link]
- National symbols of India
- Indian coats of arms
- Indian state seals
- Coats of arms with hands