EMBLEM OF GOA

EMBLEM OF GOA 

The emblem of Goa State has been designed taking into consideration all the varied and rich facets of Goa’s rich cultural heritage rooted in the national ethos. Its abundant scenic beauty, the bounties conferred on it by nature and the significant progress achieved by its diligent and amiable people in the post liberation era under a democratic and popularly elected regime. The ‘Vriksha Deep’ the unique Goan traditional lamp depicts enlightenment through knowledge. A circular stylized design of coconut leaves symbolizing the bountiful and beautiful Goan nature at the same time suggesting the radiation of sunrays - the source of light and energy - surrounds the inset in a halo of suggestive glory. The outer circle is formed partly by a Sanskrit sholka ‘सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात्’ meaning ‘May All be Well and None Suffer any Pain’ (1.4.14, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) and the wording ‘Government of Goa’ at the base. The global circle, which suggests land or the earth, is supported by two semi-cupped hands symbolising the sustaining constructive and protective activity of the people striving together for the progress of the state. The lion headed national emblem is incorporated on the top.