National Bird
The peacock is the national bird of India. The divine beauty of the peacock is what captures everyone. All eyes are on this super enigmatic living being. There is a story behind the peacock being the national symbol of India. So the story goes around one of the gods of India, named Lord Krishna. He was a young charming boy who had secret powers within him. His evil uncle wanted to kill him so that he could acquire the throne but at the end Lord Krishna became the death sentence of the evil King. Lord Krishna used to wear peacock feather on his head. So from then onwards it became the national symbol.
National Animal
The tiger is the national animal of India. The tiger shows power and sense of cnfidence. Thre is a story that rotates around this too. The tiger has often been compared to the mighty King Ashoka. Ashoka was a an emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty. His agility, grace, and prowess was often compared to that of a tiger; fast and furious! This animal is really beautiful with its orange coat and wonderful black stripes. But unfortunately it has become endangered now! But the government is making efforts to protect our national animal.
National Flower
Lotus is the national flower of India. Again there is a story behind lotus being our national flower. It is believed that our Indian Goddess Saraswati lives on the lotus. Lotus is a symbol of purity and serenity. The water itself brings a calming effect. If you would ever tough a lotus, you will realise that there is no smell of it! This is because it is believed that all the negative energies are trapped within it and positive energies are given out, thus neutralizing the smell of both the energies.
National Song
“VANDE MATARAM” (Long Live Mother India) is the national song of India. It is a poem written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. This poem is in the praise of our Mother, Our India. This was written during the time of the British Rule. When our country was under the atrocities of the Britishers young Indians rose to condemn them and many lives got sacrifices. At the end every human being vanishes in the soil of their motherland. These young indians also reunited with the soil of India whom they consider as their mother. Thus these lines of song have been written in their praise.
National Anthem
“Jana Gana Mana” is the national anthem of India. This was composed by Rabindranath Tagore. The anthem brings a sense of belongingness among the people of India. I literally feel goosebumps whenever I sing this song. This was also composed during the time of the British Rule.
National Sport
Hockey is the national sport of India. There are some controversies that rule around, whether cricket or hockey should be made the national sport of India. Apparently hockey gave many gold medals to India. But cricket was the very first sport played by Indians as a revenge against the Britishers during the colonial rule.