Emblem of Chandigarh
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The Emblem of Chandigarh is the official seal of the government of the Indian union territory of Chandigarh.[1]
Motto"सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs")
| Emblem of Chandigarh | |
|---|---|
| |
| Armiger | The Government of Chandigarh |
| Shield | Open Hand Monument |
| Motto | "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, Sanskrit for "Truth Alone Triumphs") |
Design
The emblem consists of a circular shield depicting a representation of Le Corbusier's Open Hand Monument sculpture which is widely regarded as a symbol of the city of Chandigarh.[2] It signify the city's credo of "open to given, open to receive".[3]
Open Hand Monument
Open Hand Monument in silhouette
Government banner
The administration of Chandigarh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the territory on a white background.[4]