Emblem of Goa
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Emblem of Goa | |
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File:Seal of Goa.png | |
Armiger | The Government of Goa |
Crest | National Emblem of India |
Blazon | Vriksha Deep |
Supporters | Open hands |
Motto | सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात् |
The Emblem of Goa is the official emblem of the Government of Goa, a state of India.[1][2]
Design[edit]
The emblem depicts a "Vriksha Deep", a type of diya lamp, at its centre. The lamp represents enlightenment through knowledge and is surrounded by a stylised design of coconut leaves which represent the bountiful and beautiful aspects of Goa.[3] A Sanskrit motto appears above the lamp and can be translated as "may everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain" (Devnagari: सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात्; Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścid duḥkhamāpnuyāt). The crest is formed by the National Emblem of India, the Lions of Sarnath, and the arms are supported by two open hands.
History[edit]
Portuguese India[edit]
Goa was administered by Portugal from 1510 until 1961 when it was annexed by India.
Coat of arms of Portuguese India (~1600-1935).
Lesser coat of arms of Portuguese India (1935-1961).
Goa, Daman and Diu[edit]
Between 1961 and 1987, Goa was part of the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu
Emblem of Goa, Daman and Diu
Government banner[edit]
The Government of Goa can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]
- Goa government banner.png
Banner of Goa