Emblem of Himachal Pradesh

The Emblem of Himachal Pradesh is the official state seal used by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and is carried on all official correspondences made by State of Himachal Pradesh. It was adopted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh at the establishment of the state on 25 January 1971. The State of Himachal Pradesh has an Emblem consisting of a mountain ridge over three white fesses, charged with the Aśoka capital.

Emblem of Himachal Pradesh
Armiger	The Government of Himachal Pradesh
Adopted	25 January 1971
Shield	The Sarnath Lion Capital superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with Snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom
Motto	"सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs")
Other elements	"हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार" (Hindi for "Government of Himachal Pradesh") inscribed in blue fonts at the bottom
Use	Official representation of the State of Himachal Pradesh

Design

The design depicts the Lion Capital of Ashoka superimposed on a semi-circular blue background with snow-capped mountain peaks and three white stripes at the bottom.

Former princely states in Himachal Pradesh

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  Chamba State
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  Bilaspur State
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  Kumarsain State
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  Mandi State
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  Sirmur State
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  Suket State

Government banner

The government of Himachal Pradesh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a white background.

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  Banner of Himachal Pradesh

See also

• National Emblem of India
• List of Indian state emblems