National Fruit

A fleshy fruit, eaten ripe or used green for pickles etc., of the tree Magnifera indica, the mango is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. 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. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial. Poet Kalidasa sung its praises and Akber planted 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga, known as LAKHI BAGH.

MANGO FRUIT(Y)……….. FRESH ‘N’ JUICY

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National Animal

Tiger the magnificent animal is scientifically called the Panthera Tigris (Linnaeus), the national animal of India, is a rich-coloured well-striped animal with a short coat. The combination of grace, strength agility and enormous power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. Out of the eight races of the species known, the Indian race, the Royal Bengal Tiger is found throughout the country (except the north-western region) and also in neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. To check the dwindling population of tigers in India, which came down to just 1,827 in1971, ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in April 1973.

Since then, the tiger population has shown a gradual increase and the census of 1993 puts the tiger population of the country at 3,750. So far, 23 tiger reserve have been establish in the country under this project, covering an area of 33,406 sqkm.

The tiger needs to be emulated to remain alert & swift while working towards our goals in life.

Wah! Kya sher hai!!!

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National Bird

The Indian Peacock, Pavo cristatus (Linnaeus), the national bird of India, is a colourful, swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of the feathers on its head, a white patch under the eye and a spectacular bronze-green tail of around 200 elongated feathers. The female is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and lacks the tail. The elaborate courtship dance of the male by fanning out the tail and quivering the feathers is a gorgeous sight.


The peacock is widely found in the Indian sub-continent from the south and east of the Indus river, Jammu and Kashmir, East Assam, South Mizoram and the whole of the Indian peninsula.
The peacock enjoys full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

The Mayuri ….Our Story

Peacock represents a colourful life.

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National Tree

Commanding a central presence in the timeless setting of India’s countryside, is the mighty Banyan, a tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent. For man it provides shelter and is a point where the village community gathers and transacts much of their affairs.
The tree is a veritable microhabitat for countless creatures. It releases maximum ozone in the atmosphere. Like the Banyan, India shelters all races, castes, creed and religion. To them all, it gives wisdom.

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National Song

Vande Mataram
Sujalam, Suphalam
Malayaja Shitalam,
Shasya shyamalam, Mataram

Shubhra jyotsna Pulakita yaminim
Phulla Kusumita
Drumadala Shobhinim,
Suhasinim, sumadhura Bhashinim,
Sukhadam, Varadam, Mataram

Sapta Kotikantha
Kalakala Ninada Karale
Dvisapt Koti Bhujair Dhrita
Khara Karavale
Abala Kena Ma Eta Bale
Bahubala Dharinim,
Nmani Tarinam,

Ripudalavarinim Mataram
Tvam Hi Durga
Dashpraharana Dharinim,
Kamala, Kamaladalaviharini, Vani,
Vidhyadayani, Namani Tvam,
Namani, Kamalam,
Amalam, Atulam,
Sujalam, Suphalam, Mataram,
Vande Mataram

Shyamalam, Saralam,
Susmitam, Bhushitam,
Dharanim, Bharanim Mataram

Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee(November 7, 1875)

National Anthem

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The song Jana-gana-mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950. It was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. While the complete song consists of five stanzas, the first stanza constitutes the full version of the National Anthem.

The following is Tagore’s English rendering of the stanza: “Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people, dispenser of India’s destiny. They name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat and Maratha, of the Dravida and Orissa and Bengal it echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and Himalayas, Mingles in the music of Jamuna and Ganges and is chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea. They pray for thy blessings and sing the praise. The saving of all people waits in thy hand, thou dispenser of India’s destiny victory, victory, victory, victory to thee.”

Playing time of the full version of the National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds.

“ Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bhaarata-bhaagya-vidhaataa
Punjaaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Marathaa
Draavida-Utkala-Bnga
Vindhya-Himaachala-Yamunaa-Gangaa
Uchchla-Jaladhi-Taranga
Tava shubha naame jaage
Tava shubha ashish maange
Gaaye tava jaya gaatha
Jaye-gana-mangala-daayaka jaya he
Bhaarata-bhaagya-vidhaataa
Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he
Jaya jaya, jaya, jaya he”

Atma-Sangeet….Our Anthem

I am an Indian

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