Emblem of Chandigarh
| Emblem of Chandigarh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | The Government of Chandigarh |
| Shield | Open Hand Monument |
| Motto | "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") |
The Emblem of Chandigarh is the official seal of the government of the Indian union territory of Chandigarh.[1]
Design
[edit]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]
Open Hand Monument
Open Hand Monument in silhouette
Government banner
[edit]The administration of Chandigarh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the territory on a white background.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Official Website of Chandigarh Administration". chandigarh.gov.in.
- ↑ "CHANDIGARH". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- ↑ "About Us : The Master Plan of Chandigarh". The official website of the Chandigarh Administration. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ "Vexilla Mundi". www.vexilla-mundi.com.
