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  India and Indians information
Physical Diversity and Unity: India is a vast country extending the Himalayas in the North to Kanyakumari in the South.
The state emblem of India is an adaptation from the Saranath Lion, capital of Asoka the emperor as preserved in the Saranath Museum.
The National Flag is a horizontal tri-color of deep saffron (kesari) (representing courage and sacrifice) at the top, white (peace and truth) in the middle and dark green (faith and chivalry) at the bottom is equal proportion.
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  National Info - National Insignia of India
The National Emblem of India is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation to the four quarters of the universe.
The National emblem is thus symbolic of contemporary India's reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill.
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  The Falun Emblem
The Falun Emblem is the symbol of Falun Dafa.
In a sense, this Falun emblem is a miniature of the universe.
This Falun emblem is the miniature of the universe.
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  India FAQ's, Frequently Asked Questions on India, FAQ's on India
According to the 2001 Census, India's population is 1, 027, 015, 247.
India is said to have crossed the billion mark in the year 1997.
India is located between latitudes 8 ° 4' and 37 ° 6 ' north and longitudes 68 ° 7 ' and 97° 25' east.
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  Emblem of India - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Emblem of India is a replica of the Ashoka Capital
The Emblem of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka.
The emblem forms a part of the official letterhead of the Government of India, and appears on all Indian currency as well.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Emblem of India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1398 the Mongol conqueror Tamerlane invaded India, sacking Delhi and massacring its inhabitants.
Although India had agreed to hold a plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmīr state, it claimed that the plebiscite was dependent on the withdrawal of Pakistani forces from the region, and that the vote of the Jammu and Kashmīr state legislature in the mid-1950s to integrate fully into India made a plebiscite unnecessary.
India lies to the north of the equator between 80 4' and 370 6' north latitude and 680 7' and 970 25' east longitude.
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 INDIA.gr
The India's National Flag's ratio of width to length is 2 to 3.
The National Emblem of India is derived from Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka.
Adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950, symbolise India's reaffirmation of it’s ancient commitment to peace and goodwill to the 4 quarters of the universe.
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 Hello! India(na)
India lies to the north of the equator between 80 4' and 370 6' north latitude and 680 7' and 970 25' east longitude.
India measures 3214 km (1972.43 miles) from north to south and 2933 km.
A draft of The Constitution of India was published in February 1948, and it was adopted on 16th of November.
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 Tourism of India - FAQs
The National Emblem of India is a replica of the Lion Capital, erected by Emperor Ashoka, at Sarnath (near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh), way back in the third century BC, to mark the spot where Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace.
The National emblem is thus symbolic of contemporary India's reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to universal peace and goodwill.
In India, the lotus is considered to be a sacred flower, occupying a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India, having much folklore and religious mythology woven around it.
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 National Emblem Of India - National Emblem India - Indian National Emblem   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The national emblem of India was adapted by the Government of India on 26th January1950.
The National emblem of India is the official seal of the President of India and Central and State Governments.
It is also a symbol of independent India's identity and sovereignty.
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 NATIONAL ANTHEM OF INDIA, INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM, NATIONAL BIRD, FLOWER, EMBLEM, FRUIT, FLOWER
It was adopted as the National Anthem of India on 24th January, 1950 by the Constituent Assembly.
The National Emblem of India is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh State.
In south India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga.
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 About India, India, History of India, national emblem, flower, fruit, animal, bird
India borders Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
In the 21st century, India has made impressive gains in economic investment and output, and stands as the world's largest democracy with a population exceeding one billion, is self sufficient in terms of food, and is a fast-growing, economically strong country, with the fourth largest economy (PPP) in the world.
India's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert.
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 Kamat's Potpourri: Indian Insignia - The National Emblem of India
The national emblem of is an adaptation from the Lion Capital seal of Ashoka at Sarnath.
In the State emblem, adopted by the Government of India on January 26, 1950, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view.
The wheel appears in relief in the center of the abacus with a bull on right and a horse on left and the outlines of other wheels on extreme right and left.
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 National Emblem,National Emblem of India,Indian National Emblem information
The National emblem of India is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emanicipation to the four quarters of the universe.
The national emblem is thus symbolic of contemporary India’s reaffirmation of it’s ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill.
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 National Emblem India National Emblem National Emblem of India General Informations India India Informations About ...
The National Emblem is the replica of capital (tor portion) of Ashoka’s pillar at Sarnath (near Varanasi in U.P.).
In the original, there are four lions, standing back to back, mounted on abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheel over a bell-shaped lotus.
The state Emblem adopted by the Government of India on January 26, 1950 is different from the original.
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 Indian Students' Association @ USA
The National Emblem of India is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh State.
In the state emblem adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view.
The abacus is grided by four smaller animals - guardians of the four directions: the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south and the bull of the west.The abacus rests on a lotus in full bloom, exemplifying the fountainhead of life and creative inspiration.
www.southalabama.edu /india/emblem.html   (208 words)

  
 Lonely Planet's Guide to India
The allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India and is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that other Indian states are not.
India's third-largest city is defined not by its poverty but by the energy, imagination and zest for life of its people.
This was the most important hill station in India before Independence, and the social life here in the summer months when the Brits came to escape the torrid heat of the plains was legendary - balls, bridge parties and parades went hand in hand with gossip, intrigue and romance.
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 INDIAN MIRROR - GEOGRAPHY - National Symbols
The ratio of the width to the length of the Flag shall ordinarily be 2 : 3.
The colours of the top panels shall be India - saffron (kesari), and that of the bottom panel shall be India - green, the middle panel shall be white bearing at its centre the design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour.
The songs were based on the beauty of India's scenery, the beauty of women and the sufferings of the masses.
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 Information on India
India is the world's second most populous country, and one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
India has not always been united, and at times, it has belonged to some of the great empires of history including the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great's Empire, and the British Empire.
India is a vast and varied country which offers a cornucopia of delights for any visitor.
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 Sanchi Stupa India,Great Sanchi Stupas In India,Sanchi Buddhist Pilgrimage Center, Stupa in Sanchi India
This figure was adopted as the national Emblem of India.
The temple was built in 5 the century and is an excellent example of ancient temple architecture in India.
The archaeological survey of India maintains a museum which house many items which were discovered during the excavation of Sanchi area.
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 India
In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
Gradually annexed by the British East India Company from the early eighteenth century and colonised by Great Britain from the mid-nineteenth century, India became a modern nation-state in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by widespread use of nonviolent resistance as a means of social protest.
Notable endemics are the Nilgiri leaf monkey and the brown and carmine Beddome's toad of the Western Ghats.
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 See You in Asia 2006 | About India
Despite being a secular democracy, India is one of the few countries on earth in which the social and religious structures that define the nation's identity remain intact, and has continued to do so for at least 4000 years despite invasions, persecution, European colonialism and political upheaval.
India's major religion, Hinduism, is practiced by approximately 80% of the population.
This plucky city, however, is keen to promote itself as the 'City of Joy' and, given half a chance, it reveals itself to be one of the country's most fascinating and congenial cities, the intellectual capital of the nation, and a thriving political and arts arena.
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 Indian Mythology,Great Mythology of India,Indian Epics Ramayana, Mahabharata
"In India, these debts tend to be relatively modest, ranging on average from 500 rupees to 7,500 rupees,5 depending on the industry and the age and skill of the child."
India is a blend of diverse cultures and religions that have continuously influenced Indian mythology.
India unveils a kaleidoscope of various cultures and religions.
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 India Incredible - A Country of Great Natural & Cultural Diversities! India Invites; Festivals of India; World ...
India is a jigsaw of people - of every faith and religion, living together to create a unique and colourful mosaic.
India shares its political borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan on the west and Bangladesh and Burma in the east.
The emblem is the official seal of the President of India and Central and State Governments of the Indian union.
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 National Symbols of India - Find Information on National Anthem India, National Emblem India, National Flag India, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Today, thanks to Project Tiger, India's population of tigers is in a comfortable position.
In India, the sacred lotus is legendary and much folklore and religious mythology is woven around it.
Its juicy fruit is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours.
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 The National Emblem of India
In the original, there are four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels over a bell-shaped lotus.
In the state emblem adopted by the Government of lndia on 26 January 1950, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view.
The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus with a bull on right and a horse on left and the outlines of other wheels on extreme right and left.
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 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Opinion
One side used violence to protect their possessions in India from a real and violent threat from those who had been conquered and dominated by the British.
All over India there are remains of the raj: graves, houses in which the former white rulers lived, monuments they built to commemorate their triumphs and even cities that they established.
Sometimes these memories are not kind and pleasant, yet they have to be preserved if India is to be mature and sensitive in the remembrance of things past.
www.telegraphindia.com /1061105/asp/opinion/story_6959091.asp   (1056 words)

  
 INDIAN MIRROR - HISTORY OF INDIA-Various Civilizations
India's first major civilization flourished for 1000 years from around 2500 B.C, along the Indus river valley, which is now in Pakistan.
His famous Pillar has been taken as the National symbol or Emblem of India Under Asoka, the Mauryan Empire controlled more of India than any ruler before or after his period.
During this period "Hinayana " form of Buddhism was prevalent, where the Buddha was represented by symbols like stupas, footprints, etc. Towards the end of the Gupta Empire, Buddhism and Jainism began to decline and Hinduism began to rise in popularity.
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