Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh
Official seal of state of Arunachal Pradesh
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The Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.[1]
ShieldSunrise, Mountain peaks of the Himalayas and a Mithun bison head
| Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| |
| Armiger | The Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Crest | Emblem of India |
| Shield | Sunrise, Mountain peaks of the Himalayas and a Mithun bison head |
| Supporters | Hornbills |
Other elements | "Arunachal Pradesh" inscribed on a scroll at the bottom |
Design
The emblem depicts the Sun rising between the peaks of Komdi and Daphabum above a Mithun bison head and is supported by two Hornbills with the crest being formed by the Emblem of India.[2] The mithun bison and hornbill are the official state animals and birds of Arunachal Pradesh and mountains and sunrise allude to the name of the state which translates into "the land of dawn-lit mountains".[3]
