State Emblem and Symbols of Chandigarh

A Brief Introduction About Chandigarh:

• The capital of the two adjacent states of Punjab and Haryana is jointly located in Chandigarh, a city, district, and union territory in India.
• Punjab, Haryana, and the Indian state of the south, west, and north respectively, are all about Chandigarh. With the nearby satellite cities of Panchkula and Mohali, it makes up the majority of the Chandigarh Capital Region, often known as Greater Chandigarh.
• It's 260 kilometers north of New Delhi, 110 kilometers south of Shimla, and 229 kilometers southeast of Amritsar.
• Chandigarh is renowned around the world for its architecture and urban planning. It was one of the first planned cities in India after independence. Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, devised the city's master plan, which was based on earlier designs made by Maciej Nowicki, a Polish architect, and Albert Mayer, an American planner.
• Chandigarh was recognized as one of the few master-planned cities in the world in 2015 according to a BBC story.
• Chandigarh has been successful in fusing colossal architecture, cultural advancement, and modernization.

State Emblem of Chandigarh:

• The government of Chandigarh, an Indian union territory, uses The Emblem of Chandigarh as its official seal.
• A rendition of Le Corbusier's sculpture, known as the Open Hand Monument, which is viewed as a representation of the city of Chandigarh, is included on a circular shield that serves as the insignia.

State Animal of Chandigarh: Indian Grey Mongoose (Urva edwardsii)

• An indigenous mongoose species to the Indian subcontinent and West Asia is the Indian grey mongoose (Urva edwardsii). The grey mongoose lives in open woodlands, scrublands, and farmland, frequently not far from human settlement.
• It hides under rocks or shrubs or even in drains and dwells in burrows, hedgerows, thickets, and tree groves. It is quite brave and curious but cautious, rarely leaving cover. It ascends beautifully, commonly seen alone or in pairs.
• It feeds on a range of invertebrates, including lizards, snakes, eggs, and hatchlings from birds. In comparison to other mongooses, the Indian grey mongoose has tawny or iron-grey fur that is more grizzled, stiffer, and coarser.
• It is said to appear more grey than other mongooses, though the degree of ruddiness in the coat varies among subspecies.
• The individual hairs' creamy-white and black ringing give them a weathered appearance. Brown and darker than the body are the legs.
• Although it is still brown, the hair around the eyes and muzzle has a more pronounced rusty red hue. The tip of the tail, if colored, has a pale yellow or white tint and is bushy.
• Their body length is the same as their tail length. 36 to 45 cm in length Tail measurements are 45 cm long and 0.9–1.7 kilogram.
• Females are considerably smaller than males. In contrast to most other animals, Indian grey mongooses are exceptional in that they can distinguish between four different hues.

State Bird of Chandigarh: Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

• The Indian subcontinent is home to the widespread Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris).
• It primarily lives in trees and is frequently seen in pairs.
• Its body is covered with grey feathers, and its belly is either light grey or dull white.
• The horn is black or dark grey, and a casque surrounds it all the way to the point where it curves.
• It is one of the few hornbill species that can use big trees in avenues, making it one of the few hornbill species that can be found in urban settings in many cities.

State Flower of Chandigarh: Dhak Flower (Butea monosperma)

• The tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia are home to the Butea monosperma species.
• Bastard teak, Palash, and flame-of-the-forest are among of its common names.
• It is a little dry-season deciduous tree that reaches a height of 15 m. It grows slowly; young trees gain only a few feet in height each year.
• The leaves are tripinnate, with an 8–16 cm petiole and three 10–20 cm long leaflets.
• Racemes up to 15 cm long bearing 2.5 cm long, vivid orange-red blooms are produced. The fruit is a pod that measures 15-20 cm in length by 4-5 cm wide.

State Tree of Chandigarh: Mango (Mangifera indica)

• Mangifera indica also referred to as the mango, is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family.
• It is a substantial fruit tree with a 30-meter height potential. It is a big, emerald tree that is primarily prized for its ripe and unripe fruits.
• In India, there are thought to be 500 different types. It has a trunk circumference of more than 3.7 meters, a similar crown width, and a height range of 15 to 30 meters. The leaves are straightforward, glossy, and dark green.

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