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The official state emblem with the motto Satyameva Jayate was adopted later on 30 December 1947. [4] The national anthem and song were adopted two days before the Constitution of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. [5] After India became a republic following the enactment of the constitution, the national symbols officially came to represent ...
Hinduism. Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
Neolithic sites in India are characterised by the Bhirrana culture (7570–6200 BC), Mehrgarh culture (7000–3300 BC) and Edakkal culture (5000–3000 BC). Marine archaeology in the Gulf of Khambat, Sanganakallu, Kupgal petroglyphs, Sonda rock art, dwellings of Anegundi are neolithic sites. Brahmagiri archaeological site has neolithic and ...
Sculpture in the Indian subcontinent. Sculpture in the Indian subcontinent, partly because of the climate of the Indian subcontinent makes the long-term survival of organic materials difficult, essentially consists of sculpture of stone, metal or terracotta. It is clear there was a great deal of painting, and sculpture in wood and ivory, during ...
The National Museum in New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern works of art. It functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The museum is situated on Janpath. [1]
National Museum, New Delhi houses a collection of Carved Wood Vahanas in the gallery of decorative arts. This collection at the National Museum is unique among museums in India, which includes large images of Garuda, Hanuman , elephant, horse, swan and lion and these artefacts are mostly from the period between the 17th and 20th century. [ 1 ]
List of National Treasures of India Name Image Notes Nandalal Bose: Nicholas Roerich [3] Amrita Sher-Gil: Sailoz Mookherjea: Jamini Roy [4] Abanindranath Tagore: Gaganendranath Tagore: Rabindranath Tagore: Raja Ravi Varma
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