National Emblems of Nepal
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Nepali Flag |
The National Flag of
Nepal is unique in that it is the only national flag
in the world not rectangular in shape. This
distinctive flag consists of two juxtaposed
triangular figures with a crimson base and deep blue
borders.
The upper part has a white emblem of the crescent
moon with eight rays, while the lower one bears a
twelve-rayed white emblem of the sun.
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Royal
Standard |
Square in shape and crimson in color, the Royal standard is
traditionally comprised of a crescent moon, in the upper corner near the
flagstaff with eight ot of sixteen rays shown in white colour, and a white sun
with twelve white rays in the upper corner opposite to the flagstaff, and a
white flag showing a six-angled figure and a sword in the middle of the standard
with an upright white lion facing the flag with both its paws holding, and the
right hind leg supporting, the flagstaff.
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National
Color |
Crimson (Simrik in Nepali), the national colour is
considered very auspicious and has a significant
place in Nepal's cultural life. It also has a
symbolic connotation for Hindus, signifying good
luck and fortune. |
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National Animal |
The cow, Nepal's national animal, is highly revered
by Hindus all over the world. Hindu mythology refers
to the cow as 'gau mata', giving her a human face of
a mother. It is in this light that the Nepalese
worship the cow. |
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National bird |
Nepal's national bird, the lophophorus (Danphe in
Nepali) is one of the most beautiful birds found in
the kingdom. Listed as an endangered species, this
most exotic of all pheasants inhabits high
elevations of the Himalayan range. In Hindu
mythological accounts, it is described as a guide to
Lord Mahadev (Lord Shiva), who dwelled in the
Himalayas. |
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The Coat-of
arms |
The coat-of-arms of Nepal is the official seal of
His Majesty's Government of Nepal. It depicts the
crown under which are the footprints of Gorakhnath,
the guardian flanked by two crossed khukuris and
national flags. The coat-of-arms also portrays
Nepal's national emblems, the geographical image of
Nepal, a temple, the moon and sun and two armed
soldiers, one carrying a khukri and a bow and an
arrow and the other a modern rifle. At its base is
the national motto in Sanskrit: "Janani
Janmabhumishcha Swargadapi Gariyasi" (The Mother and
Motherland are Dearer then Heaven).
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National Anthem |
Nepal's national anthem was written by
 Chakrapani
Chalise music composed by Bakhatbir Budhapirthi.
SHRIMAN GAMBHIRA NEPALI PRACHANDA PRATAPI BHUPATI
SHREE PANCH SARKAR MAHARAJADHIRAJAKO SADA RAHOS
UNNATI RAKHUN CHIRAYU EESHALE. PRAJA FAILIYOS
PUKARAUN JAYA PREMALE HAMI NEPALI SARALE.
BAIRI SARA HARAUN
SHANT HOUN SABAI BIGHNA VYATHA. GAUN SARA DUNIYALE
SAHARSHA NATHKO SUKIRTI-KATHA RAKHAUN SHASANA, BHARI
BEERTALE, NEPAL MATHI SANDHAI NATHKO SHRI HOS THULO
HAMI NEPALIKO. |
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