Emblem of Meghalaya

The Emblem of Meghalaya is the symbol used to represent the government of the state of Meghalaya, India.

Emblem of Meghalaya
ArmigerThe Government of Meghalaya
Adopted2022
BlazonThree hills, clouds, three monoliths, wangal drum
SupportersRikgitok and Paila beads
MottoGovernment of Meghalaya

History

The current emblem was adopted on 19 January 2022 as part of the state's golden jubilee celebrations. The design by P. Mario K. Pathaw was chosen following a state-wide competition that attracted 198 entries.[1][2][3] Previously the state used a seal based on the emblem of India for official purposes.

Design

The emblem is a circular seal depicting the following features:[4]

  • Three mountain peaks forming the shape of the letter M which represents the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills that make up the state
  • Clouds which allude to the name of the state which means "abode of clouds"
  • Three monoliths to represent the three main tribes in the state, the Khasi people, Jaintia people and the Garo people
  • A traditional wangala festival drum
  • Traditional Rikgitok and Paila beaded necklaces
  • The words “Government of Meghalaya” in the English language

Emblems of Autonomous District Councils in Meghalaya

There are three autonomous district councils in Meghalaya which have each adopted distinct emblems to represent themselves.

Government banner

The government of Meghalaya can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[5][6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Dy CM unveils State Emblem". 22 January 2022.
  2. http://megartsculture.gov.in/tenders/advert-StateEmblem-tagline.pdf
  3. https://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/announcement/Advt_DAC_14.pdf
  4. "Meghalaya State Emblem | Meghalaya at 50". YouTube.
  5. "Meghalaya state of India flag waving on the top sunrise mist fog Stock Photo - Alamy".
  6. "Vexilla Mundi".
  7. "Flag of Emblem of Meghalaya #india". YouTube.
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