UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI

UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI

The emblem of University of Kalyani (UK) is a modified version of Vishva Bharati University in square shape with woodcut-like elements dividing the square into nine parts. The upper and lower parts bear the name of the university and side panels house crests of paddy. The four corner panels have four lotuses with sixteen petals holding a swastika in their centre. The central panel has a plough and a gear wheel placed inside a circle. The gear wheel symbolises interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structurethe lotuses symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the swastikas denote represent sun, prosperity and good luck; the plough symbolises agriculture and food and the crests of paddy denote food, agriculture and prosperity.