The following is a list of symbols of the Indian state of Uttarakhand .
The following is a list of symbols of the Indian state of Uttarakhand .
| Type | Symbol | Description | Adopted | Photu | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal | Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) | The Alpine musk deer is a musk deer species of the Moschidae family native to the Himalayas. It is named for having an externally visible musk sac between male testes. The Alpine musk deer inhabits coniferous and deciduous forests in the mountain regions of the Himalayas at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m (9,800–16,400 ft). Due to poaching and smuggling for its musk, which is used in cosmetic products and Asian medicine, it has become an endangered species. | 2001 |  | [1] |
| Bird | Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) | The Himalayan monal is a bird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. Its native range extends throughout the Himalayas. It lives in upper temperate oak-conifer forests interspersed with open grassy slopes, cliffs and alpine meadows between 2,400–4,500 m (7,900–14,800 ft), where it is most common between 2,700–3,700 m (8,900–12,100 ft). It descends to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the winter. In some areas, the species is threatened due to poaching and other anthropogenic factors. | 2001 |  | |
| Butterfly | Common peacock (Papilio bianor polyctor) | The Common peacock is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, found in the Himalayas from the foothills to 2,100 metres (6,900 ft). This species can be found in forests and other wooded areas. It can occur in suburban and urban areas if appropriate host plants are available. | 2016 |  | [2] [3] |
| Day | Uttarakhand Day | Also referred to as Uttarakhand Divas, is celebrated as the state foundation day of Uttarakhand. It is observed annually on 9 November 2000. | 2000 | – | [4] |
| Emblem | Emblem of Uttarakhand | The Emblem of Uttarakhand is a Diamond Shield of white background and blue borders supported by the stylized mountain peaks of the Himalayas with four streams charging from the left to right. The National Emblem of India is superimposed on a small red background on its crest with the national motto in Devanagari, "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") is presented below. | 2000 | [5] | |
| Fish | Golden mahseer (Tor putitora) | Golden mahseer, also known as the Himalayan mahseer or Putitor mahseer is an endangered species of Cyprinidae family, that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools, and lakes in the Himalayan region. Its native range is within the basins of the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It is a popular gamefish, once believed to be the largest species of mahseer, and can reach up to 2.75 m (9.0 ft) in length and 54 kg (119 lb) in weight. It is threatened by habitat loss, habitat degradation and overfishing, and it already has declined by more than an estimated 50%. This omnivorous species is generally found near the surface in water that ranges from 13 to 30 °C (55–86 °F). | 2001 |  | [6] [7] |
| Flower | Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) | Brahma Kamal is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayas, found at an altitude of around 4,500 metres (14,800 ft). Flowers bloom in mid-monsoon (July–August) amongst the rocks and grasses of the hillside at an altitudinal range of 3,000–4,800 metres (9,800–15,700 ft). In Hindu epics, this flower is attributed to Brahma, the God of creation, hence named Brahma Kamal (Brahma's Lotus). | 2001 |  | [8] |
| Instrument | Dhol | Dhol is a double-headed, drum-like membranophone used primarily in traditional Uttarakhandi folk music. It is used in religious and cultural ceremonies of Uttarakhand. | 2015 |  | [9] |
| Language | Hindi Sanskrit | Hindi belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages is the official language of Uttarakhand and is spoken by 89.15% of the population (2011 census figure includes Garhwali spoken by 23.03%, Kumaoni spoken by 19.94% and Jaunsari spoken by 1.35% of the population as variants of Hindi). Sanskrit is given the status of second official language. | 2010 | – | [10] [11] [12] |
| Motto | Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) | The state shares the national motto of India. | 2000 | – | |
| Song | Uttarakhand Devabhumi Matribhumi (Uttarakhand, Land of the Gods, O Motherland!) | The state song of Uttarakhand is a hymn, praising Uttarakhand as a divine motherland. Written by Hemant Bisht and composed by noted Uttarakhandi folk singer and musician Narendra Singh Negi, this song is trilingual with first three of its seven verses written in Hindi, while the last four verses are written in Garhwali and Kumaoni languages. | 2016 | – | [13] |
| Sport | Football | Association football, commonly known as football is the most popular sport in Uttarakhand. Football in Uttarakhand is administered by the Uttarakhand State Football Association and has its own men's and women's football team competing in Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship respectively. It also has a state-level professional football league. | 2011 |  | [14] |
| Tree | Burans (Rhododendron arboreum) | Burans is an evergreen shrub or small tree from the rhododendron genus of family Ericaceae. It is found in the highlands of Indian subcontinent. It can grow to 10–15 m (33–49 ft). In early and mid-spring, trusses of 15–20 bell-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide and 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) long are produced in red, pink or white. The juice of burans flower is used to make a squash called Burans Ka Sharbat in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. It is admired for its distinctive flavour and colour. | 2001 |  |
| Type | Symbol | Description | Adopted | Image | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner | Banner of Uttarakhand | The Government of Uttarakhand can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of Uttarakhand on a white field. | 2000 | ||
| Fruit | Kaphal (Myrica esculenta) | Kaphal is a bayberry tree or large shrub from the family Myricaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and found in hilly regions of Uttarakhand at elevations of 900–1,800 m (3,000–5,900 ft). It has a tree of medium height, about 6–8 m (20–26 ft) tall. Kaphal fruit is a globose, succulent drupe, with a hard endocarp. According to Ayurveda, it has two varieties based on the colour of flower: Shweta (white) and Rakta (red). Kaphal fruit has a legendary status in the folklores and songs of Uttarakhand. | Traditional |  | [15] [16] [17] |
| Nickname | Devabhumi (Land of the Gods) | Uttarakhand is often referred to as the Devabhumi (Sanskrit for "Land of the Gods") due to a large number of Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. | Traditional | – | [18] |
| River | Ganges | The Ganges is the longest river of India which rises in the Garhwal Himalayas at Gomukh, Uttarakhand as Bhagirathi. The Ganges is one of the most sacred rivers to Hindus. It is worshipped in Hinduism and personified as the goddess Ganga. Har Ki Pauri at Haridwar attracts thousands of pilgrims to its waters to take a dip in the Ganges, which is believed to cleanse oneself of sins and help attain salvation. The rapids of the Ganges also are popular for river rafting in Rishikesh, attracting adventure seekers in the summer months. Ganges was declared the National River of India in 2008. The High Court of Uttarakhand declared the Ganges a legal person in 2017. | Traditional |  | [19] [20] |
| Sweet | Bal mithai | Bal mithai is a brown chocolate-like fudge, made with roasted khoa, coated with white sugar balls. It is a popular sweet from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, especially regions around Almora. | Traditional |  | [21] [22] |
| Vegetable | Kandali (Urtica dioica) | Kandali, often known as common nettle or stinging nettle is a dioecious herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It grows 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) tall in the summer and dying down to the ground in winter. The leaves and stems bear many stinging hairs (trichomes or spicules), whose tips come off when touched, transforming the hair into a needle that can inject several chemicals causing a painful sting. Originally native to Europe, much of temperate Asia and western North Africa, it is now found worldwide. The plant has a long history of use as a source for traditional medicine, food, tea, and textile raw material in ancient societies. | Traditional |  | [23] [24] |
Gahmar is a village in India, located near the Ganges river in the Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The village is 38 km from Ghazipur. The village has two post offices, and one Panchayat Bhawan. Gahmar is also known as the "Village of Soldiers". The Gahmar village is also recognised as the most populated or among the most populated villages in India.
Reetika Khera is an Indian development economist. Khera is Professor (Economics) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. She was Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from 2018-20.
Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary, co-educational, english-medium, Central Board of Secondary Education affiliated school located in Sector F, Shantipuram, Phaphamau, Prayagraj. Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir was established by Samaj Evam Paryavaran Vikas Sansthan in 2003 on the banks of the Ganga river in Prayagraj.
Labhanshu Sharma is an Indian wrestler, world peace activist and winner of gold medals in Asian International Games and Indo Nepal International Wrestling Tournament held in Sri Lanka and Nepal. He also received the National Bravery Award from the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, in 2015 after saving two individuals from drowning in river Ganga in Rishikesh.
The Dehradun Literature Festival is an annual literary festival held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, which began in 2017. The festival hosts authors, poets, artists, filmmakers, and scholars who participate in discussions, workshops, and book launches, focusing on literature and cultural dialogue.
The 2019 Uttarakhand Panchayat general elections were held in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on in three phases on 5, 11, and 16 October 2019.
B K Samant is a folk singer, music director and lyricist from Uttarakhand, known for his viral song Thal Ki Bazar which is most viewed Kumauni or Garhwali music video on YouTube with over 60 million views.
Chirag Jain is an Indian poet, satirist, humourist and author who writes and performs in Hindi. His performances have been featured on various TV shows, including Sab TV's Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai, Sahara One's Laugh India Laugh, Aaj Tak's KV Sammelan, News 18's Netaji Lapete Mein and News Nation's Chunavi Chakallas.
Uttarakhand Day also referred to as Uttarakhand Divas is celebrated as the state foundation day of Indian state Uttarakhand. It is observed annually on 9 November.
Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi Temple is an important and ancient Hindu temple. It is situated in the Shivalik hills in Behat tehsil, 40 km from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Punwarka is a village situated in Saharanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is about 10 km from Saharanpur city. In 1961, it had a population of 1207. As of the 2011 census, it had 1260 households.
The Banaras Hindu University Kulgeet (BHU Kulgeet), i.e., Madhur Manohar Ateev Sundar (transl. sweet serene, infinitely beautiful) is a poem written by Indian chemist Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar while serving as professor at BHU. It has been composed by another professor at BHU, Pt. Omkar Nath Thakur.
Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh was a British-era King from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 19th century AD. He featured in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and is represented as symbol of religious harmony in India.
MV Ganga Vihar popularly known as Floating Restaurant or MV Kautilya is a Restaurant which helds in Gandhi Ghat, Patna, the capital city of Bihar. It was started by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation in 2009 but it was stopped in 2017 due to some Technical Faults. It was restarted in December 2022.
Katt Bafla is a popular and traditional dish from the Kota, Bundi districts of Hadoti region in Rajasthan, India. It is a famous dish across the north Indian states in India. Traditionally this dish is made on every occasion in Rajasthan. In this dish Bafla is a type of spherical wheat bread whereas the Katt is a type of Barfi made with a mixture of unsalted wheat bread coarse powder with ghee and jaggery powder. Traditionally this dish is served with Daal and Kadhi.
Rev. Rajiw Satish Toppo is an Indian Lutheran Bishop who serves as the Archbishop of North Western Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church since 24 January 2022.
Ramveer Tanwar is an Indian social activist and water conservationist known for his work in water conservation, pond beautification, the revival of water bodies, and the developing of urban forests across India. He has contributed to cleaning and restoring approximately 80 ponds across states such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, and Karnataka. He is often referred to as the 'Pond Man of India'.
Viswa Brahmin Diwas is a Hindu celebration to commemorate the pride of Brahmin communities in the Hindu tradition. The translation of Viswa Brahmin Diwas is World Brahmin Day. It is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Indian philosopher cum diplomats Acharya Chanakya.
Industrial ruins in Mithila region are the remains of the destroyed and decaying older factories and industrial estates of the region in the state of Bihar in India.
Dargah Hafiz Shah Jamalullah is a Sufi shrine of Shah Jamalullah Rampuri, a Sufi saint who is often known as Badhsah-e-Ruhelkhand. The shrine is around 250 years old. It is situated in the Roshanbagh area of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh.
State Flower : Brahma Kamal
