National Emblem

It is adopted from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka on January 26, 1950.

In this emblem, only three lions are visible, the fourth lion being hidden from view. The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus with a bull on right and horse on left. The bell shaped lotus (as in the orginal) has been omitted.

The words Satyameva Jayate are inscribed below the abacus in Devanagri script. These words are taken from Mundaka Upanishad.