The following is alist of symbols of theIndian state ofUttarakhand.
| Type | Symbol | Description | Adopted | Image | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal | Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) | The Alpine musk deer is amusk deer species of theMoschidae family native to theHimalayas. It is named for having an externally visible musk sac between male testes. The Alpine musk deer inhabitsconiferous anddeciduous forests in the mountain regions of the Himalayas at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m (9,800–16,400 ft). Due topoaching andsmuggling for itsmusk, which is used incosmetic products andAsian medicine, it has become anendangered species. | 2001 |  | [1] |
| Bird | Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) | The Himalayan monal is a bird in thepheasant family,Phasianidae. Its native range extends throughout the Himalayas. It lives in upper temperateoak-conifer forests interspersed with open grassy slopes, cliffs andalpine meadows between 2,400–4,500 m (7,900–14,800 ft), where it is most common between 2,700–3,700 m (8,900–12,100 ft). It descends to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the winter. In some areas, the species isthreatened due to poaching and other anthropogenic factors. | 2001 |  | |
| Butterfly | Common peacock (Papilio bianor polyctor) | The Common peacock is a species ofbutterfly in the familyPapilionidae. It is native to theIndian subcontinent, found in the Himalayas from the foothills to 2,100 metres (6,900 ft). This species can be found in forests and other wooded areas. It can occur in suburban and urban areas if appropriate host plants are available. | 2016 |  | [2][3] |
| Day | Uttarakhand Day | Also referred to asUttarakhand Divas, is celebrated as thestatefoundation day of Uttarakhand. It is observed annually on 9 November 2000. | 2000 | – | [4] |
| Emblem | Emblem of Uttarakhand | The Emblem of Uttarakhand is aDiamond Shield of white background and blue borders supported by the stylizedmountain peaks of the Himalayas with four streams charging from the left to right. TheNational Emblem of India is superimposed on a small red background on its crest with the national motto inDevanagari, "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate,Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") is presented below. | 2000 | [5] | |
| Fish | Golden mahseer (Tor putitora) | Golden mahseer, also known as the Himalayan mahseer or Putitor mahseer is an endangered species ofCyprinidae family, that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools, and lakes in the Himalayan region. Its native range is within the basins of theIndus,Ganges andBrahmaputra rivers. It is a popular gamefish, once believed to be the largest species ofmahseer, and can reach up to 2.75 m (9.0 ft) in length and 54 kg (119 lb) in weight. It is threatened byhabitat loss,habitat degradation andoverfishing, and it already has declined by more than an estimated 50%. Thisomnivorous species is generally found near the surface in water that ranges from 13 to 30 °C (55–86 °F). | 2001 | _Babai_River.jpg) | [6][7] |
| Flower | Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) | Brahma Kamal is a species offlowering plant in the familyAsteraceae. It is native to the Himalayas, found at an altitude of around 4,500 metres (14,800 ft). Flowers bloom in mid-monsoon (July–August) amongst the rocks and grasses of the hillside at an altitudinal range of 3,000–4,800 metres (9,800–15,700 ft). InHindu epics, this flower is attributed toBrahma, the God of creation, hence namedBrahma Kamal (Brahma's Lotus). | 2001 |  | [8] |
| Instrument | Dhol | Dhol is a double-headed,drum-likemembranophone used primarily in traditionalUttarakhandifolk music. It is used in religious and cultural ceremonies of Uttarakhand. | 2015 |  | [9] |
| Language | Hindi Sanskrit | Hindi belonging to theIndo-Aryan languages is the official language of Uttarakhand and is spoken by 89.15% of the population (2011 census figure includesGarhwali spoken by 23.03%,Kumaoni spoken by 19.94% andJaunsari spoken by 1.35% of the population asvariants of Hindi). Sanskrit is given the status of second official language. | 2010 | – | [10][11][12] |
| Motto | Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) | The state shares the national motto of India. | 2000 | – | |
| Song | Uttarakhand Devabhumi Matribhumi (Uttarakhand, Land of the Gods, O Motherland!) | The state song of Uttarakhand is ahymn, praising Uttarakhand as a divinemotherland. Written by Hemant Bisht and composed by noted Uttarakhandi folk singer and musicianNarendra Singh Negi, this song istrilingual with first three of its seven verses written inHindi, while the last four verses are written inGarhwali andKumaoni languages. | 2016 | – | [13] |
| Sport | Football | Association football, commonly known as football is the most popular sport in Uttarakhand. Football in Uttarakhand is administered by theUttarakhand State Football Association and has its ownmen's and women's football team competing inSantosh Trophy andRajmata Jijabai Trophy respectively. It also has a state-levelprofessional football league. | 2011 |  | [14] |
| Tree | Burans (Rhododendron arboreum) | Burans is anevergreenshrub or small tree from therhododendron genus of familyEricaceae. It is found in thehighlands ofIndian subcontinent. It can grow to 10–15 m (33–49 ft). In early and mid-spring, trusses of 15–20 bell-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide and 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) long are produced in red, pink or white. The juice of burans flower is used to make asquash calledBurans Ka Sharbat in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. It is admired for its distinctive flavour and colour. | 2001 | .jpg) |
| Type | Symbol | Description | Adopted | Image | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner | Banner of Uttarakhand | TheGovernment of Uttarakhand can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of Uttarakhand on a white field. | 2000 | ||
| Fruit | Kaphal (Myrica esculenta) | Kaphal is abayberrytree or largeshrub from the familyMyricaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and found in hilly regions ofUttarakhand at elevations of 900–1,800 m (3,000–5,900 ft). It has a tree of medium height, about 6–8 m (20–26 ft) tall. Kaphal fruit is a globose,succulentdrupe, with a hard endocarp. According toAyurveda, it has two varieties based on the colour of flower: Shweta (white) and Rakta (red). Kaphal fruit has a legendary status in the folklores and songs of Uttarakhand. | Traditional | _2014-06-04_08-48.jpg) | [15][16][17] |
| Nickname | Devabhumi (Land of the Gods) | Uttarakhand is often referred to as theDevabhumi (Sanskrit for "Land of the Gods") due to a large number ofHindutemples andpilgrimage centres found throughout the state. | Traditional | – | [18] |
| River | Ganges | The Ganges is the longest river ofIndia which rises in theGarhwalHimalayas atGomukh,Uttarakhand asBhagirathi. The Ganges is one of the most sacred rivers toHindus. It is worshipped inHinduism and personified asthe goddess Ganga.Har Ki Pauri atHaridwar attracts thousands of pilgrims to its waters totake a dip in the Ganges, which is believed to cleanse oneself of sins and help attain salvation. The rapids of the Ganges also are popular forriver rafting inRishikesh, attracting adventure seekers in the summer months. Ganges was declared the National River of India in 2008. TheHigh Court of Uttarakhand declared the Ganges alegal person in 2017. | Traditional |  | [19][20] |
| Sweet | Bal mithai | Bal mithai is a brownchocolate-likefudge, made with roastedkhoa, coated with white sugar balls. It is a popular sweet fromKumaon region of Uttarakhand, especially regions aroundAlmora. | Traditional |  | [21][22] |
| Vegetable | Kandali (Urtica dioica) | Kandali, often known as common nettle or stinging nettle is adioeciousherbaceousperennialflowering plant in the familyUrticaceae. It grows 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) tall in the summer and dying down to the ground in winter. The leaves and stems bear many stinging hairs (trichomes or spicules), whose tips come off when touched, transforming the hair into a needle that can inject several chemicals causing a painful sting. Originally native to Europe, much of temperate Asia and western North Africa, it is now found worldwide. The plant has a long history of use as a source fortraditional medicine, food, tea, andtextileraw material in ancient societies. | Traditional | .jpg) | [23][24] |
State Flower : Brahma Kamal
