Emblem of Odisha

The Emblem of Odisha is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Odisha.[1]

Emblem of Odisha
ArmigerThe Government of Odisha
Adopted1964
CrestLion Capital of Ashoka
BlazonWarrior and Horse statue from Konark Sun Temple
MottoSatyameva Jayate ("Truth Alone Triumphs", from Mundaka Upanishad)
Other elementsOdisha Shasana ("Government of Odisha") in Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଶାସନ) and Devanagari (ओड़िशा शासन)

History

On 3 August 1964, the Council of Ministers adopted the design of the Konark Horse statue as the State Emblem. The emblem symbolises discipline,strength and progress.[2]

Design

The emblem is a circular seal depicting a representation of the Warrior and Horse statue found at the Konark Sun Temple. The crest of the emblem is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

  • Warrior and Horse statue
    Warrior and Horse statue
  • Warrior and Horse statue
    Warrior and Horse statue

Historical emblems

Emblems of former Princely states and Zamindaris.

Government banner

The Government of Odisha can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[3]

  • Banner of Odisha
    Banner of Odisha

See also

References
  1. Government of Odisha
  2. "STATE EMBLEM" (PDF). Government of Odisha. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  3. "Blazing India: Odisha's work not yet over".


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