National and State Symbols

  • Author(s): Akila Sivakumar
  • Size: 210 mm x 280 mm
  • Pages: 56
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 9789386530066
  • Cover Price:

    Rs.250.00 / US $18.00

  • Special Price: Rs. 225.00 / US $16.00

Book Details

What is common between a royal Bengal tiger, a lotus, a mango, and the Ashok Chakra? All of these are symbols linked to the Indian identity and heritage. If you have ever had a chance to see the majestic royal Bengal tiger, you must have admired its grace, power, and strength. For these very qualities, it has been chosen as the national animal of India. A colourful peacock dancing in the rain looks breathtakingly beautiful. Do you know that this pretty creature is the national bird of India?

Our country has many such symbols that are part of our culture and heritage. Most of these are related to the environment and biodiversity of India. This book discusses their conservation status and the efforts being made to protect them. It also carries the all-important message that nature is integral to our national identity.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Akila has made a huge transition from working in IT to the publishing field for well over a decade now. This allowed her to pursue passions like reading, writing, and travelling. She loves writing non-fiction across genres. Her foray into children’s writing begins with this book. Her aim is to bring awareness to children from an early age on topics that lay down the roots for a better tomorrow.

Table of Contents

    National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger
    National Bird: Indian Peacock
    National Flower: Lotus
    National River: Ganga/Ganges
    National Tree: Banyan
    National Aquatic Animal: Ganga River or Gangetic Dolphin
    National Fruit: Mango

    Andhra Pradesh
    State Animal: Blackbuck
    State Bird: Indian Roller
    State Flower: Water Lily
    State Tree: Neem

    Arunachal Pradesh
    State Animal: Mithun
    State Bird: Great Hornbill
    State Flower: Foxtail Orchid
    State Tree: Hollong

    Assam
    State Animal: Indian Rhinoceros
    State Bird: White-winged Duck
    State Flower: Foxtail Orchid
    State Tree: Hollong

    Bihar
    State Animal: Gaur
    State Bird: House Sparrow
    State Flower: Kachnar
    State Tree: Peepal

    Chhattisgarh
    State Animal: Wild Buffalo
    State Bird: Hill Myna
    State Flower: Kachnar
    State Tree: Sal

    Goa
    State Animal: Gaur
    State Bird: Black-crested Bulbul
    State Tree: Matti

    Gujarat
    State Animal: Asiatic Lion
    State Bird: Greater Flamingo
    State Flower: Marigold

    Haryana
    State Animal: Blackbuck
    State Bird: Black Francolin
    State Flower: Lotus
    State Tree: Peepal

    Himachal Pradesh
    State Animal: Snow Leopard
    State Flower: Pink Rhododendron
    State Bird: Western Tragopan
    State Tree: Deodar

    Jammu and Kashmir
    State Animal: Hangul
    State Bird: Black-necked Crane
    State Flower: Lotus
    State Tree: Chinar

    Jharkhand
    State Animal: Indian Elephant
    State Bird: Asian Koel
    State Flower: Palash
    State Tree: Sal

    Karnataka
    State Animal: Indian Elephant
    State Tree: Sandalwood
    State Flower: Lotus
    State Bird: Indian Roller

    Kerala
    State Animal: Indian Elephant
    State Tree: Coconut
    State Flower: Kanikonna
    State Bird: Great Hornbill

    Madhya Pradesh
    State Animal: Barasingha
    State Tree: Banyan
    State Flower: Palash
    State Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher

    Maharashtra
    State Animal: Indian Giant Squirrel
    State Tree: Mango
    State Flower: Jarul
    State Bird: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

    Manipur
    State Animal: Sangai
    State Bird: Mrs Hume’s Pheasant
    State Flower: Shirui Lily
    State Tree: Toon

    Meghalaya
    State Animal: Clouded Leopard
    State Bird: Hill Myna
    State Flower: Lady’s Slipper Orchid
    State Tree: Gamari

    Mizoram
    State Animal: Serow
    State Tree: Ironwood
    State Flower: Red Vanda
    State Bird: Mrs Hume’s Pheasant

    Nagaland
    State Animal: Mithun
    State Bird: Blyth’s Tragopan
    State Flower: Rhododendron
    State Tree: Alder

    Odisha
    State Animal: Sambar
    State Bird: Indian Roller
    State Flower: Lotus
    State Tree: Banyan

    Punjab
    State Bird: Northern Goshawk
    State Animal: Blackbuck
    State Tree: Sheesham

    Rajasthan
    State Animal: Camel and Chinkara
    State Bird: Great Indian Bustard
    State Flower: Rohira
    State Tree: Khejri

    Sikkim
    State Animal: Red Panda
    State Bird: Blood Pheasant
    State Flower: Noble Orchid
    State Tree: Rhododendron

    Tamil Nadu
    State Animal: Nilgiri Tahr
    State Bird: Emerald Dove
    State Flower: Kandhal
    State Tree: Palmyra Palm

    Telangana
    State Animal: Spotted Deer
    State Bird: Indian Roller
    State Flower: Tangedu/Tanner’s Cassia
    State Tree: Jammi Chettu

    Tripura
    State Animal: Phayre’s Langur
    State Bird: Green Imperial Pigeon
    State Flower: Nageshwar
    State Tree: Agar

    Uttarakhand
    State Animal: Musk Deer
    State Bird: Monal
    State Flower: Brahma Kamal
    State Tree: Burans

    Uttar Pradesh
    State Animal: Swamp Deer
    State Bird: Sarus Crane
    State Tree: Ashoka
    State Flower: Brahma Kamal

    West Bengal
    State Animal: Fishing Cat
    State Bird: White-throated Kingfisher
    State Flower: Shephali
    State Tree: Chatian

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    State Animal: Dugong
    State Bird: Andaman Wood Pigeon
    State Flower: Andaman Pyinma
    State Tree: Andaman Padauk

    Lakshadweep
    State Animal: Butterfly Fish
    State Bird: Sooty Tern
    State Tree: Breadfruit

    Puducherry
    State Animal: Squirrel
    State Bird: Asian Koel
    State Flower: Cannon Ball/ Nagalinga
    State Tree: Bilva

    Delhi
    State Animal: Nilgai
    State Bird: House Sparrow
    State Bird: House Sparrow

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