But they’re smaller than the African variety, weighing around 300-500 lbs.Īsiatic Lions are also distinguished from their African counterparts by an extra fold of skin along their stomachs. Like other lion species, Asiatic lions live in prides. The Asiatic Lion is the state animal of Gujarat. These Indian big cats live in Gir Forest in Gujarat, located in western India. READ MORE: 50 Fascinating Facts About Indian CultureĬlick our printable Indian Animals List with Big Cats in India, Birds in India, Mammals in India, Indian Snakes, Indian Lizards and other Indian Wildlife.Īlthough a majority of wild lions live in Africa, India is home to the last population of Asiatic Lions. Indian Wild Dog), and endemics such as the Nigiri Leaf Monkey.īefore you travel to visit India, check out our guide to 40 incredible Indian wildlife species, which includes many of the country’s most fascinating apex predators, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Other iconic species of wild animals in India include Asian Elephants, Snow Leopards, Clouded Leopards, the Great Indian Rhinoceros, Deer (including Barasingha, Chital, and Hangul), the Dhole (a.k.a. It’s the only country in the world where you have a relatively good chance of seeing (Asiatic) Lions, (Bengal and Indochinese) Tigers, and (Sloth) Bears. Protected by more than 120 national parks, 18 Biosphere reserves, and 500+ wildlife sanctuaries, the animals of India are vast and varied. In fact, India is home to approximately 7.6% of the world’s species of mammals, 12.6% of its bird species, and 6.2% of its reptiles. And with good reason: The subcontinent is home to more than half of the world’s wild tigers, with a thriving population in nearly 50 tiger reserves.īut the national animal of India is hardly the only endemic species of Indian wildlife. Use) Act, 1950 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and any other law enacted on the subject.When most people think of Indian animals, the Royal Bengal Tiger is usually the first species that springs to mind.
Īs per the provisions of the Flag Code of India, 2002, there shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flagīy members of general public, private organisations, educational institutions, etc.,except to the extent provided in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper The display of the National Flag is governed by Flag Code of India, 2002, which took effect on. The 'Dharmachakra' (wheel) at the centre has 24 spokes. The design of the wheel at the centre is taken from the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. The design of the national flag was adopted on 22 July 1947. The national calendar also has 365/366 daysĬhaitra has 30 days normally and 31 days in a leap year. Ĭhaitra is the first month of the year whose 1st day falls on 22 March normally and on 21 March in a leap year. The national calendar based on the Saka Era was adopted on. Its English rendering has been given by Shri Aurobindo. It was first sung at 1896 session of INC. The national song Vande Mataram has been taken from Bankim Chandra Chatterji’s Anand Math.
The playing time for full version of the song is 52 seconds.
The first stanza contains the full version of the National Anthem.
The complete song consists of five stanzas. The song was composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, the National Anthem is its Hindi version. Its English rendering has been given by Tagore himself. It was adopted by the Indian constitution on.
The national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was first sung at Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1911, 27 Dec. 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below has been taken from the Mundaka Upanishad. The National Emblem was adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950. The four smaller animals at the bottom of national emblem are horse and bull (visible) and lion and elephant (not visible). The National Emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka.