The Indian national emblem is displayed on official documents and was adopted on January 26, 1950. It features four lions resting on a circular base, representing power and confidence, and surrounded by animals symbolizing the four directions. Below the lions is the national motto "Satyameva Jayate" meaning "Truth alone triumphs", inscribed on the abacus. The design is based on the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka that can be seen in the Archaeological Museum in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.

1. The Emblem
By- Achintya Dhingra
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2. The Emblem
• Adopted on 26th January 1950.
• Used on official documents.

3. Symbolism
• It symbolizes power, pride, courage and confidence.
• It is a symbol of India’s commitment to world peace and
goodwill.

4. TheSymbol
• It has four lions resting on a flat circular base.
• The slab is girded by four small animals-guardians of the four directions; The lion
of the north, the elephant of the east the horse of the south and the bull of the
west.
• They are separated by wheels in between.

5. The Motto
Satyameva Jayate
The motto is usually inscribed below the abacus in
Devanagari script and reads “Satyameva Jayate”
which means ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’.

6. LionCapitalofAshoka
• The Lion capital of Ashoka is on display in the ‘Archaeological
Museum Sarnath’ in Uttar Pradesh.