Emblem of Andhra Pradesh
The Emblem of Andhra Pradesh is the state emblem of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
| Emblem of Andhra Pradesh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | The Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Crest | The National Emblem of India |
| Torse | Dharma chakra |
| Blazon | Puna Ghataka, Dharmachakra |
| Motto | "Satyameva Jayate", Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") |
| Use | As State Emblem |
Design
The emblem features a Purna Ghataka at the centre encircled by a Dharmachakra symbolising the "wheel of law", portrayed from Amaravati school of arts, surrounded by the name of the state in Telugu, English and Hindi.[2][3][4] Soorisetty Anjineyulu, a drawing master from Nellore is the creator of the emblem, which was selected out of 300 emblems that were submitted.
Government banner
The Government of Andhra Pradesh can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[5]
References
- Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- https://www.gad.ap.gov.in/about/general
- Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- "ANDHRA PRADESH". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- "Andhra Pradesh Images, Stock Photos & Vectors | Shutterstock". www.shutterstock.com.
- Andhra Pradesh State Emblem G.O 14-11-18
- Andhra gets new official state emblem, inspired by Amaravati art
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