Logos of India

ULUKA In Hinduism Uluka, Pechaka or the owl is believed as one of the vahanas or vehicles of Goddess of Wealth Lakshmi along with lotus and elephant. The Uluka is considered as the symbol of wisdom, patience and intelligence which can foretell events. The Uluka is also known as ‘Stithi Prajna’ or ‘Unwavering in One’s Decision’. It symbolises and warns one not to get trapped by the ignorance of the splendour of wealth and instead seek inner wisdom. A barn or white owl entering a home is considered as auspicious, as its flapping of wings is considered related to flow of money. The owl also symbolises patience, intelligence and wisdom.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ROCK MECHANICS The blue colour pictorial logo of National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) has an abstract motif of a ball mill holding its initials ‘NIRM’ in capitals.

BHARAT GOLD MINES LIMITED The blue circular seal of Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) has a map of India superimposed with its initials and ensconced by a circular border bearing its name in Devanagari and English.

MINERAL EXPLORATION AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED The brown and red circular seal of the Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) has a motif representing the mine shaft with the layers of earth and oar supported by its initials in capitals. The colour brown represents earth, earthiness, simplicity, stability, humility, warmth, reliability, endurance and timelessness.

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED The logo of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has an orange sun superimposed by its acronym ‘SECI’ written in yellow and black extra bold sans serif with its Devagari ‘सेकी’ version surmounting it and a solar panel assembly supporting it on the right. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘सूर्य सदैव’ and ‘Sun for Ever’ is written at the bottom. The colours yellow and orange refers to sun, solar energy and light, universal prosperity and path for growth.

HINDUSTAN COPPER LIMITED The emblem of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) in the colour of copper displays an abstract version of copper atom housing its initials and it is ensconced by a border in the shape of a mine shaft bearing its name in Devanagari. This displays the company’s domain of copper mining, extracting, processing, refining and integrated production. Its name and status are written at the bottom.

INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES The emblem of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has the motifs of a mine with miners and their tools, equipment, wheelbarrow and headframe placed inside a circle with a green border. The border is inscribed with its name in Devanagari and English. The seal is crested by the National Emblem, the Lion Capital and supported by a pair of crossed pickaxes. At the bottom on a blue rectangular panel, its motto in Sanskrit ‘सतत कार्यरत’ and ‘On With the Job’ are written.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA The oval shaped emblem of Geological Survey of India (GSI) has the National Emblem of Lion Capital supported by a pair of crossed sledgehammers and a red banner bearing the National Motto in Devanagari ‘सत्यमेव जयते’ meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ and its year of inception. The name of the institution in English surmounts the motifs. All these are ensconced by a cyan oval border inscribed with its name in Devanagari and a pair of laurels. The sledgehammers represent mining, especially iron ore mining and the laurels refer to ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

ASSOCIATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCIES OF STATES The orange and green pictorial emblem of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS) has a sun supported by a pair of leaves with its acronym written at the bottom. The colour orange and sun refers to solar energy and light, universal prosperity and path for growth and the colour green and leaves refer to nature, growth, sustainability and perpetuity.

INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED The blue colour pictorial  logo of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has a motif of a globe protected by a pair of hands placed inside an octagon with its acronym written on the right in Devanagari and English bold text. Its slogan ‘Energy for Ever’ surmounts the motif and the acronym and its slogan ‘Once IREDA Always IREDA’ supports it. The colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY  The logo of National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has an abstract sun in bright yellow with its acronym written in black serif capitals supported by its name. The sun represents solar energy and life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WIND ENERGY  The circular seal of National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has a power symbol in yellow ochre colour supporting a cyan dot, which also represents windmill and generation of power. These are supported by four sets of concentric circular strokes in cyan. Its name is written in Devanagari and in English. All these are ensconced by a cyan circle. On a panel below the circle its acronym is written in Devanagari and English. The colour cyan represents sky, hope and spring, peace, tranquillity, calmness, relaxation and balance.

SARDAR SWARAN SINGH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIO-ENERGY The emblem of Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) has a green ‘S’ crested by the power symbol and a yellow dot in the descender’s counter supported by its initials. The ‘S’ is ensconced by orange and green arrows representing the Nation and its perpetual action, generation of knowledge and ideas.

PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS REGULATORY BOARD The pictorial logo of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has a yellow and orange circle supported by a pair of blue and red swooshes. The circle refers to the petroleum and natural gas industry, the red swooshes symbolise passion, power, strength, courage, determination and energy and the blue swooshes symbolise serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, wisdom, freedom, openness and intelligence. Below the motifs, its initials are written in blue sans serif capitals.

PETROLEUM FEDERATION OF INDIA The word mark logo of Petroleum Federation of India (PetroFed) has its acronym ‘FIPI’ written in black serif capitals with two orange swooshes supporting it. The swooshes represent motion, speed, swiftness, determination, motivation and dedication. 

GADA In Hinduism Gada or the mace is a symbolising a weapon and strength. It is held by Lord Vishnu, Lord Balarama, Lord Hanuman, Bhima, Karna, Shalya, Duryodhana, Jarasandha and others. It was used in battles and wars.  The gada of Lord Vishnu is called Kaumodaki. It signifies strength and power. It refers to valour, devotion, power to protect righteousness or dharma, great strength, destructor of obstacles, eliminator of evils and remover of fear from the minds of the devotees.

KUKKUṬADHVAJA The emblem on the flag of Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha is a rooster called Kukkuta or Seval. The flag is called Kukkuṭadhvaja or Seval Kodi. The image of Lord Kartikeya is always depicted with Kukkutadhvaja in one hand and the other hand with his Vel or spear. The legend has it that the demon king Surapadman, with the boon he received from the gods had become invincible. He believed that he was immortal and began tormenting all across the universe. Lord Kartikeya confronted the Surapadman and he evaded the Lord’s attacks. The demon transformed himself into a large tree near Tiruchendur. Lord Kartikeya using his Vel, the divine spear struck the tree and split Surapadman into two halves. The demon sought forgiveness from the Lord and transformed the halves into Mayil or peacock and a rooster. Lord Kartikeya, by his grace, blessed Surapadman by adopting  the Mayil...

PARAVANI The Paravani, Mayil, Mayura or the peacock is the vahana or vehicle of the Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha. The legend has it that the demon king Surapadman, with the boon he received from the gods had become invincible. He believed that he was immortal and began tormenting all across the universe. Lord Kartikeya confronted the Surapadman and he evaded the Lord’s attacks. The demon transformed himself into a large tree near Tiruchendur. Lord Kartikeya using his Vel, the divine spear struck the tree and split Surapadman into two halves. The demon sought forgiveness from the Lord and transformed the halves into Mayil or peacock and a rooster. Lord Kartikeya, by his grace, blessed Surapadman by adopting  the Mayil as his vehicle or vahana and rooster as his emblem. The Mayil represents beauty, colour, grace and variety. The peacock consumes snakes and therefore it represe...

VEL The Vel or divine spear of Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha represents the following. It is also called Vetri Vel or Veera Vel. Victory of Good: The Vel represents the triumph of good Lord Kartikeya over the evil demons as a warrior against negative forces. The vel signifies the victory of good over evil and dharma or righteousness. Wisdom: The pointed tip of the Vel symbolises spiritual knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment. The spear pierces the veil of ignorance towards wisdom. Power: The Vel also refers to the divine power and authority by which the Lord Muruga protects his devotees and removes their hardships. Strength and Unity: The harmony of spiritual and physical strength and unity of different aspects of life are depicted by the Vel.

LORD KRISHNA The Lord Krishna is revered as the epitome of love, wisdom and righteousness. He is the greatest teacher, who gave Srimad Bhagavad Gita to this world. As the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu He is the most adored child and the revered counselor. The name ‘Krsna’ or ‘Krishna’ means dark blue, black, dark and all attractive. He is also called Kannan, Vithoba, Jagannath, Bankey Bihari, Dwarkadheesh, Vasudeva, Gopal,Govind and by other names. He as a deity symbolises: Blue Skin: The colour blue is the colour of the sky and the oceans, which are infinite and transcendental. Covert of Peacock: The feather of peacock, which adores the Lord refers to beauty, grace and immortality. Murali the Flute: The flute in the hands of Lord Krishna refers to the call of the divine and mellifluous music. The Cow: The cows in the company of Lord Krishna refers to his role as protector and provider. Butter: Lord Krishna’s love for butter refers to his sweetness and purity of devotio...