National Emblem

The National Emblem of India i. from the Samath Lion Capital of Ashoka. the great emperor of ancient India. He erected around 30 stone pillars at different parts of North India for the proclamation of Buddhist ideologies. Sarnath Pillar, constructed in 250 BC was the most magnificient one. Four lion heads looking in four directions form the emblem. Dharma Chakra of Buddha, a horse, a lion, an elephant and an ox are also carved on an abacus. First sermon of Buddha after enlightenment was at Sarnath. His message to the world was non violence and ultimate victory of truth. Hence the selection of the lion head of Samath as our National Symbol is the message about our vision and cultural richness of the great country, India.

National Birds

Peacock is the National Bird of India. There are three species of Peacock and this is our National Bird. The main attraction of the peacock is its tail with eyeiike markings. It is a common wild bird in the open forest of North India. AS per the Hindu mythology peacock is a holy bird. So the conservation of this most beautiful bird is not a task for us. Considering all these facts, constituent assembly of India approved the peacock as our National Bird.

National Song

Vande Mataram. the National Song of India is composed by BanKim Chandra Chatterji. It is taken from the novel Anantha Math. It was published in 1832. Within a short while this song become the symbol of Indian dream of freedom and thousands of freedom fighters spell it while shedding their last drop of blood for the freedom of the country, ll was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1896. The National Song is sung at special functions.

Boundaries of India

India is blessed with natural boundaries. Almost %* of the country is surrounded by Indian ocean. The great Himalayas stand like a natural fort at the North. The countries having common boundaries with India are Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. South east side of the Indian ocean near India is called Bay of Bengal and south west part is called Arabian Sea. At the southern portion, Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait separate India from the island nation of Sri Lanka. The northernmost state of India is ashmir and southernmost state is Tamil Nadu. Southernmost part of India is Indira Point at Nicobar islands.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a major State at the eastern part of the peninsular India. It was a part of the empire of Ashoka the Great. It is the first state formed under linguistic reorganisation of States of India in 1953. Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu is the language of the State. Twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Puttapurthi are the prominent cities and tourist destinations of the State. World famous Charminar fort built in 1591 is a major attraction in Hyderabad. Kuchipudi is the classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. Krishna and Godavari are the major rivers in Andhra Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost State of India. So it is called the 'Land of sun rays'. It is also known as Land of cfawnlit mountains' Capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar It is the densely populated State in I 62% of Its geographical area is covered with forest It became the 24lf- State of India on February 20. 1987. Scheduled Tribes fromerl 79% of the population. They are engaged in shifting cultivation 5s Jhumming. Tawang monastery is the largest Buddhist monastery Different tribal groups of Arunachal Pradesh upkeep tfieir cultural nd linguistic diversities even in this modern era.