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{{Short description|Seal of Bihar}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox coat of arms | {{Infobox coat of arms | ||
|name = Emblem of Bihar | |||
|image = Seal of Bihar.svg | |||
|image_width = 200 | |||
|middle = Ā | |||
|middle_width = Ā | |||
|middle_caption = Ā | |||
|lesser = Ā | |||
|lesser_width = Ā | |||
|lesser_caption = Ā | |||
|armiger = The [[Government of Bihar]] | |||
|year_adopted = Between 1930-1935 | |||
|crest = Ā | |||
|torse = Ā | |||
|shield = [[Bodhi Tree]] with [[Prayer beads]] | |||
|supporters = [[Swastika]]s | |||
|compartment = ([[Urdu]] for "Bihar") inscribed on a [[brick]] at the bottom<ref>{{cite news |title=Bihar digging into history to discover roots of its emblem |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/bihar-digging-into-history-to-discover-roots-of-its-emblem/story-6cjRG9Ba4pI9W79TlG5yII.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=2025-06-01}}</ref> | |||
|motto = Ā | |||
|orders = Ā | |||
|other_elements = | |||
|earlier_versions = Ā | |||
|use = Ā | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Emblem of Bihar''' is the official | The '''Emblem of Bihar''' is the official seal of the [[India]]n [[States of India|state]] of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gov.bih.nic.in/ |title=Bihar Govt. Web Site |access-date=7 December 2008 |archive-date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615165115/http://gov.bih.nic.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was officially adopted by the [[Government of Bihar]] during [[British Raj|British rule]] between 1930 and 1935. | ||
==Design == | ==Design == | ||
The state symbol of Bihar features two [[Swastika|swastikas]] in front of a picture of a [[Bodhi tree]] with prayer beads. And the foundation base is brick where the [[Urdu]] word for ''Bihar'' ({{Lang|ur|ŲØŪŲ§Ų±}}) is carved.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All The State Emblems and Their Meaning |url=https://www.nlcbharat.org/emblems/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |publisher=National Legislators Conference |language=en-IN }}</ref> | |||
==Historical emblems== | |||
Following the 1935 passage of the State Reorganisation Act, a recommendation to that effect was forwarded to the Royal Society, leading to the adoption of the Bo tree symbol in the emblem. Ā | |||
The Bodhi Tree is represented by the Bo tree. It comes from the Sinhala word ''bo'', which means the Bodhi tree. | |||
Ā | |||
This was the enormous, old sacred fig tree (''Ficus religiosa - Moraceae'') under which Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and its spiritual teacher, is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is located about 100 kilometres south of Patna. | |||
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The balance of opposites, universal harmony, and Dharma are symbolised by the two Swastikas. The word derives from the Sanskrit word ''svastika'', which is made up of the suffix ''-ka'', the words ''su'' (which means "good") and ''asti'' (which means "to be"). Therefore, the logo represents Bihar as the land of nice people.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-03-22 |title=Bihar digging into history to discover roots of its emblem |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/bihar-digging-into-history-to-discover-roots-of-its-emblem/story-6cjRG9Ba4pI9W79TlG5yII.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Government banner== | ==Government banner== | ||
The Government of Bihar can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field. | The Government of Bihar can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreamstime.com/bihar-state-india-flag-textile-cloth-fabric-waving-top-sunrise-mist-fog-bihar-state-india-flag-textile-cloth-fabric-image127909900|title = Bihar State of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving on the Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of background, clouds: 127909900}}</ref> | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Bihar Government Banner.png|Banner of Bihar | File:Bihar Government Banner.png|Banner of Bihar | ||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Coats of arms with trees|Bihar]] | [[Category:Coats of arms with trees|Bihar]] | ||
[[Category:Symbols of Bihar]] | [[Category:Symbols of Bihar]] | ||
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{{Bihar-stub}} | {{Bihar-stub}} | ||
{{Heraldry-stub}} | {{Heraldry-stub}} | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 21 September 2025
| Emblem of Bihar | |
|---|---|
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| Armiger | The Government of Bihar |
| Adopted | Between 1930-1935 |
| Blazon | Bodhi Tree with Prayer beads |
| Supporters | Swastikas |
| Compartment | (Urdu for "Bihar") inscribed on a brick at the bottom<ref>"Bihar digging into history to discover roots of its emblem". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 June 2025.</ref> |
The Emblem of Bihar is the official seal of the Indian state of Bihar.<ref>"Bihar Govt. Web Site". Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2008.</ref> It was officially adopted by the Government of Bihar during British rule between 1930 and 1935.
Design
The state symbol of Bihar features two swastikas in front of a picture of a Bodhi tree with prayer beads. And the foundation base is brick where the Urdu word for Bihar (ŲØŪŲ§Ų±) is carved.<ref>"All The State Emblems and Their Meaning". National Legislators Conference. Retrieved 4 February 2024.</ref>
Historical emblems
Following the 1935 passage of the State Reorganisation Act, a recommendation to that effect was forwarded to the Royal Society, leading to the adoption of the Bo tree symbol in the emblem.
The Bodhi Tree is represented by the Bo tree. It comes from the Sinhala word bo, which means the Bodhi tree.
This was the enormous, old sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa - Moraceae) under which Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and its spiritual teacher, is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is located about 100 kilometres south of Patna.
The balance of opposites, universal harmony, and Dharma are symbolised by the two Swastikas. The word derives from the Sanskrit word svastika, which is made up of the suffix -ka, the words su (which means "good") and asti (which means "to be"). Therefore, the logo represents Bihar as the land of nice people.<ref>"Bihar digging into history to discover roots of its emblem". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2024.</ref>
Government banner
The Government of Bihar can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.<ref>"Bihar State of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving on the Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of background, clouds: 127909900".</ref> <gallery> File:Bihar Government Banner.png|Banner of Bihar </gallery>
See also
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