Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
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The holiest Sikh shrine, set in the Amrit Sarovar. Its community kitchen (langar) serves free meals to tens of thousands of people…
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Our Timeless Heritage
Dharma, courage and wisdom that shaped Bharat.
Sri Rama and the Ramayana
Maryada Purushottama Sri Rama stands for truth, duty and righteous rule. The Ramayana of Valmiki is the Adi Kavya, the first epic poem.
Sri Krishna and the Mahabharata
The Bhagavad Gita on the field of Kurukshetra teaches selfless action. The Mahabharata is the longest epic ever composed.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Founder of Hindavi Swarajya, remembered for just administration, forts, a strong navy and respect for all faiths.
Ashokastambha and the Dhamma Chakra
The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath gave India its emblem, and the 24-spoke Dharma Chakra sits at the centre of the Tiranga.
Wisdom for Every Department
Sanskrit mottos and subhashitas, from the Supreme Court to the Defence forces.
शं नो वरुणः
Sham no Varunah
May the Lord of the Waters be auspicious unto us.
Yajurveda. Motto of the Indian Navy.यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः
Yato Dharmas Tato Jayah
Where there is Dharma, there is victory.
Mahabharata. Motto of the Supreme Court of India.तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय
Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya
Lead me from darkness to light.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28अतिथि देवो भवः
Atithi Devo Bhava
The guest is God.
Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11प्रतिपच्चन्द्रलेखेव वर्धिष्णुर्विश्ववन्दिता। शाहसूनोः शिवस्यैषा मुद्रा भद्राय राजते॥
Pratipach-chandra-lekheva vardhishnur vishva-vandita; Shahasunoh Shivasyaisha mudra bhadraya rajate
Like the crescent moon of the first lunar day, this seal of Shivaji, son of Shahaji, grows and is revered by the world, and shines for the welfare of the people.
Royal seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajयदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत। अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम्॥
Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata; abhyutthanam adharmasya tadatmanam srijamy aham
Whenever dharma declines and unrighteousness rises, O Bharata, I manifest myself.
Bhagavad Gita 4.7 (Sri Krishna to Arjuna)Bharat: Land of Temples and Heritage
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Sacred Temples of Bharat
From Guruvayur to Kashi, Rameswaram to Kedarnath.
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur
Lord Shiva
One of the oldest Shiva temples of Kerala, built in the classical Kerala style with murals and a circular Koothambalam. It is…
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Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha
A Dravidian-Kerala style temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The deity reclines on the serpent Anantha and is viewed through three doors. In 1750 Marthanda…
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Lord Ayyappa
A forest hill shrine in the Western Ghats that draws millions of pilgrims during the Mandalam and Makaravilakku season, who observe a…
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Goddess Meenakshi and Sundareswarar
A grand Dravidian complex with fourteen gopurams covered in thousands of colourful stucco figures, the Hall of a Thousand Pillars and the…
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Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
Lord Shiva
A masterpiece of Chola architecture with a 66 m vimana, part of the UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples. The monolithic capstone and…
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Main tourist places with best time and how to reach.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman
November to May
White sand beaches, coral reefs and clear water, including Radhanagar Beach.
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Red Fort, Delhi
October to March
Mughal fort of red sandstone where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag every Independence Day on 15 August.
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Qutub Minar
October to March
A 73 m tall victory tower begun around 1200 CE, with the ancient Iron Pillar of Delhi in its complex.
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November to February
The war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers, at the heart of the ceremonial boulevard leading to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Amer Fort, Jaipur
October to March
Hill fort of the Kachwaha Rajputs, part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan, known for the Sheesh Mahal and elephant-free jeep…
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October to March
The ancient city on the Ganga with more than 80 ghats. The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is unforgettable.
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National symbols and key facts of the Republic of India.
The Tiranga. Saffron for courage and sacrifice, white for truth and peace, green for faith and prosperity, and the Dharma Chakra of 24 spokes for the ceaseless wheel of progress.
Key facts
- Official name
- Republic of India (Bharat)
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Government
- Sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic
- Independence Day
- 15 August 1947
- Constitution adopted
- 26 November 1949 (Samvidhan Divas)
- Republic Day
- 26 January 1950
- States and Union Territories
- 28 States and 8 Union Territories
- Parliament
- Lok Sabha (543 elected seats) and Rajya Sabha (up to 250 members)
- Scheduled languages
- 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule; Hindi and English for Union official work
- Area
- About 3.28 million square km, the 7th largest country
- Highest court
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
National symbols
National Flag
Tiranga: saffron, white and green with the navy-blue 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra. Adopted 22 July 1947.
State Emblem
Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath with the motto Satyameva Jayate.
National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana, by Rabindranath Tagore. Adopted 24 January 1950.
National Song
Vande Mataram, by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
National Bird
Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).
National Animal
Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris).
National Flower
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).
National Tree
Banyan (Ficus benghalensis).
National Fruit
Mango (Mangifera indica).
National River
The Ganga.
National Aquatic Animal
Ganges River Dolphin.
National Heritage Animal
Indian Elephant.
National Calendar
The Saka calendar, used alongside the Gregorian calendar.
National Currency
Indian Rupee, symbol ₹.
Journey of Bharat
Indus Valley Civilisation
Mature urban cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro flourish in the north-west.
Vedas, Itihasa and Dharma
The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana and Mahabharata shape the thought, ethics and culture of Bharat.
Emperor Ashoka
The Mauryan emperor adopts the Dhamma and raises pillars and stupas across the land. His Sarnath capital becomes the State Emblem.
Chola Temples
Rajaraja Chola completes the Brihadeeswarar Temple in 1010 CE and the Cholas extend maritime influence.
Hindavi Swarajya
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is crowned at Raigad and establishes a just, people-centred Swarajya.
Freedom Struggle
From 1857 to the Quit India Movement of 1942, countless Indians fight for independence.
Independence
Bharat becomes free. The national flag is hoisted at the Red Fort.
Republic
The Constitution comes into force, and India becomes a sovereign republic.
Digital Bharat
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