The Emblem of Goa is the official emblem of the Government of Goa, a state of India.[1][2]

Emblem of Goa
ArmigerThe Government of Goa
CrestNational Emblem of India
ShieldVriksha Deep
SupportersOpen hands
Mottoसर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात्
May everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain

Design

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The emblem depicts a "Vriksha Deep", a type of diya lamp, at its centre. The lamp represents enlightenment through knowledge and is surrounded by a stylised design of coconut leaves which represent the bountiful and beautiful aspects of Goa.[3] A Sanskrit motto appears above the lamp and can be translated as "may everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain" (Devnagari: सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात् Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścid duḥkhamāpnuyāt). The crest is formed by the National Emblem of India, the Lions of Sarnath, and the arms are supported by two open hands.

History

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Portuguese India

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Goa was administered by Portugal from 1510 until 1961 when it was annexed by India.

Goa, Daman and Diu

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Between 1961 and 1987, Goa was part of the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu

Government banner

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The Government of Goa can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ http://www.infopub.goa.gov.in/about-goa-state-emblem.php[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "www.icyfeed.com". Archived from the original on 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  3. ^ "Department of Information and Publicity | Goa Government". www.dip.goa.gov.in. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Goa state of India flag textile cloth fabric waving on the top sunrise mist fog".
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