National & State Symbols

Flags, emblems, animals, birds, flowers and trees. We separate officially designated symbols from popular cultural associations and cite a source for each.

All FlagEmblem / Coat of ArmsAnimalBirdFlowerTreeAquatic Animal

National symbols of India

FlagNational Flag (Tiranga)Officially designated
State Emblem of India Emblem / Coat of ArmsState Emblem of IndiaOfficially designated
Jana Gana Mana AnthemJana Gana ManaOfficially designated
Vande Mataram SongVande MataramOfficially designated
Tiger AnimalTigerOfficially designated
Indian Peafowl (Peacock) BirdIndian Peafowl (Peacock)Officially designated
Lotus FlowerLotusOfficially designated
Banyan TreeBanyanOfficially designated
Ganges River Dolphin Aquatic AnimalGanges River DolphinOfficially designated
Indian Elephant Heritage AnimalIndian ElephantOfficially designated
Ganga RiverGangaOfficially designated
CalendarSaka CalendarOfficially designated
Mango FruitMangoPopular cultural association (not official)