Emblem of Chandigarh

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Emblem of Chandigarh
Emblem of Chandigarh.svg
Armiger The Government of Chandigarh
Shield Open Hand Monument
Motto Chandigarh Administration

The Emblem of Chandigarh is the official seal of the government of the Indian union territory of Chandigarh. [1]

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Design

The emblem consists of a circular shield depicting a representation of Le Corbusier's Open Hand Monument sculpture which is widely regarded as a symbol of the city of Chandigarh. [2] It signify the city's credo of "open to given, open to receive". [3]

Government banner

The administration of Chandigarh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the territory on a white background. [4]

See also

References

  1. "Official Website of Chandigarh Administration". chandigarh.gov.in.
  2. "CHANDIGARH". www.hubert-herald.nl.
  3. "About Us : The Master Plan of Chandigarh". The official website of the Chandigarh Administration. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  4. "Vexilla Mundi". www.vexilla-mundi.com.