Emblems of Nepal

National Emblems of Nepal 

     

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.

 

Lali-Gurash

The Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans in Nepali) is the most famous and attractive amongst over 30 species of rhododendrons found in the hills of Nepal. The tallest of its trees attains heights of up to 15metres.  The Lali Gurans, with its beautiful bell-shaped flowers, is widely distributed Throughout the whole length of Nepal from 4,000 ft to 12,000 ft of the sea-level. Its blossoming heralds the advent of spring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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