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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, NEMMELI (GASC NEMMELI)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, NEMMELI (GASC NEMMELI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Nemmeli (GASC Nemmeli) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book, a graduating student with a mortarboard hat. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க கற்பிக்க’ meaning ‘Lean Teach’ and surmounted by a banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the human with mortarboard hat refers to educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SRIRANGAM (GASC SRIRANGAM)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SRIRANGAM (GASC SRIRANGAM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Srirangam (GASC Srirangam) features a circle with the images of Kallanai is an ancient dam built by Karikala of Chola dynasty, the grand gopuram of Lord Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the historic Rockfort of Tiruchirapally housing a white circle with the motifs of an open book and a nib of a pen with mortarboard hat. On the circle, a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவை விரிவு செய்’ meaning ‘Expand Your Knowledge’ is inscribed. The name of the college in Tamil circumscribes the circle and a blue pennant below the circle a mortarboard hat is inscribed. The images refer to the history and heritage of the place of the college; the gopuram signifies divine blessings and guidance. The book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and d...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KANYAKUMARI (GASCKK)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KANYAKUMARI (GASCKK) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kanyakumari (GASCKK) features a circle housing the motifs of a shield with a glowing sun, an archer, an open book supported by an hand and crested by a mortarboard hat, the gopuram of Sri Thanumalayan Temple and the seashore of Kanyakumari; supported by the Statue of Thiruvalluvar on Sea, a pair of coconut trees and an open book with a traditional lamp. On the circle, a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘முயற்சி திருவினை ஆக்கும்’ (616, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Effort Bring Prosperity’ is inscribed. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the archer denotes aim, focus, concentration and achieving the target; the...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SATTUR (GASC SATTUR)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SATTUR (GASC SATTUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Sattur (GASC Sattur) features a green shield on a yellow circle housing the motifs of a nib of a pen on an open book, a water reservoir, a pair of abstract humans emerging from an open book and match stocks manufacturing units, surmounted by abn open book and crested by a mortarboard hat. The circle is ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name of the place. Below the seal, on a green banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் கல்வி உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Discipline Education Hard Work Advancement’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the nib of a pen refers to the nib manufacturing industry of the place; the books refer to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the reservoir refers to the Irukkankudi Reservoir on Vaippar river; the humans refer to the beneficiaries of the college; and manufacturing uni...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARUPPUKOTTAI (GASCAPK)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARUPPUKOTTAI (GASCAPK) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aruppukottai (GASCAPK) features a circle housing the motifs of a traditional lamp, a group of students playing kabaddi and hockey, a handloom with a weaver, a farmer tilling the field and an open book with all surrounded by a pair of laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘மெய்ப்பொருள் கல்வி’ ((22, Kondraivendhan, Avvaiyar) meaning ‘True Wealth is Education’. The name of the place is written at the bottom. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; the players refer to sports and games; the weaver refers to the local ...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARANTHANGI (GASCPA)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARANTHANGI (GASCPA) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aranthangi (GASCPA) features an image of the gopuram of Avudaiyarkoil (Thiruperunthurai) supported by the motifs of an open book, a rising sun; ‘homam’ (havan) or sacrificial fire, a lotus and a pair of laurels and ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil and English. Below the seal, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கேடில் விழுச்செல்வம் கல்வி’ (400, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Education is an Imperishable and Invaluable Wealth’ is inscribed. The temple symbolises the heritage and history of the place and divine blessings and guidance; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the ‘homam’ fire refers to a divine presence, a powerful transformer, and a messenger connecting humanity to the cosmos; the ...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KOTTUR (GASC KOTTUR)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KOTTUR (GASC KOTTUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kottur (GASC Kottur) features a circle housing a traditional lamp, a mortarboard hat with a scroll, a computer and a paddy field ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides and by a red banner at the bottom inscribed with the motto of the college. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the field refers to agriculture; the computer refers to science and technology; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

AMMANSAMY MANGALYAM

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AMMANSAMY MANGALYAM Ammansamy Mangalyam is a traditional Indian sacred pendant or ornament, often gold-plated or gold, designed like a bridal mangalyam (thali / bottu), but specifically used as a devotional item for goddesses (Amman) in temples or homes, symbolizing divine blessings, protection, and marital auspiciousness for devotees, featuring designs of deities like Durga or Meenakshi. Unlike personal wedding thalis, these are for pooja (worship) and offerings to goddesses. They mimic bridal mangalyams but incorporate goddess figures (Amman), often with intricate carvings and black beads. This is made from base metal with gold plating or sometimes real gold (22k).

NADAR SIVAN THALI MANGALSUTRA

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NADAR SIVAN THALI MANGALSUTRA The Nadar Sivan Thali Mangalsutra traditional South Indian wedding necklace, specifically for the Nadar community, featuring a distinct, often rectangular or oval, flat gold pendant (the thali or mangalsutra) on a simple but strong gold chain, symbolising marital union, purity, and commitment with a clean, purposeful design, often incorporating Sivan Lingam imagery for spiritual significance. It is a plain or lightly patterned gold chain holding a flat, clean gold pendant, sometimes featuring a Sivan Lingam motif, representing Lord Shiva. A significant marker of marriage in the Nadar community, worn to protect the couple and signify their bond, focusing on purpose rather than ostentation. The thali is valued for durability and traditional accuracy.

THE CHENNAI SCHOOL (TCS)

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THE CHENNAI SCHOOL (TCS) The emblem of The Chennai School (TCS) features a shield with yellow outlines housing the motifs of an open book in blue supporting a yellow circle representing a student. The shield is supported by a yellow banner inscribed with the name of the school. At the bottom, the motto of the school ‘Towards Excellence in Education and Holistic Development’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and braver; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the student refers to the beneficiary of the school,

VIDYA VIKAS PRATISHTHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (VVPIET)

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V IDYA VIKAS PRATISHTHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (VVPIET) The emblem of Vidya Vikas Pratishthan Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVPIET) features different images of engineering products in a circle ensconced by a blue and red gearwheel inscribed with the initials of the college. The gearwheel is supported by a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘जयतु तन्त्रविज्ञानम्’ meaning ‘Victory to the Scienceof Technology’. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

K.J.'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE'S K.J.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (KJEI KJCOEMR)

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K.J.'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE'S K.J.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (KJEI KJCOEMR) The emblem of K.J.'s Educational Institute's K.J.College of Engineering & Management Research (KJEI KJCOEMR) features a brown shield with orange and brown outlines  features the monogram of ‘KJS’ with a twig of three leaves and a factory. The name of the college is written above the motifs and the initials ’KJEI’ is written below. A pair of lions support the shield and a motif of Sri Mahesamurti or Trimurti of Elephanta Caves crests the shield. Below the shield, on a brown banner, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं (पवित्रमिह विद्यते)’ (Shloka 38, Chapter 4, Srimad Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘In this World there Exists No Purifier Comparable to Knowledge’ is inscribed. At the bottom ‘Trinity’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery;  the two lions flanking the shield symbolises strength, courage, and ...

SHAHAJIRAO PATIL VIKAS PRATISHTHAN, S.B.PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SBPCOE)

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SHAHAJIRAO PATIL VIKAS PRATISHTHAN, S.B.PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SBPCOE) The emblem of Shahajirao Patil Vikas Pratishthan, S.B.Patil College of Engineering (SBPCOE) features a ‘laman diya’ Maharashtrian traditional lamp supported by an open book and circumscribed by the tagline of the college. The motifs are ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported by a brown banner inscribed with the motto of the the college in Sanskrit ‘संघशक्तयः जनहिताय’ meaning ‘Strength in Unity for Public Welfare’. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

ABHINAV EDUCATION SOCIETY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AESCET)

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ABHINAV EDUCATION SOCIETY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AESCET) The emblem of Abhinav Education Society's College of Engineering and Technology (AESCET) features a yellow shield housing the motifs of a boy and a girl supported by an open book and a rising sun. The motifs are surmounted by the name of the college and supported by the motto of the college in Sanskrit. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the children signify the students; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

SHARAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SITCOE)

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SHARAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SITCOE) The emblem of Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering (SITCOE) features a nonogram of the initials ‘SIT’ with the abstract orange pictorials of a torch with flame in the form of a gearwheel and the dot on the letter ‘i’ depicted as a gearwheel. An orbital ring supports the emblem. The orange colour signifies energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness; and the gearwheel denotes denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AUNDIPATTI (GASC ANDIPATTI)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AUNDIPATTI (GASC ANDIPATTI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aundipatti (GASC Andipatti) features a shield housing the motifs of a water dam, a traditional lamp, a windmill, an open book, handloom and a farmer tilling the soil and the name and place of the college. The shield is supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவை விரிவு செய் வையத் தலைமை கொள்’ meaning ‘Expand Your Knowledge Assume Global Leadership’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the waterdam refers to irrigation; the windmill refers to the power generation; the book refers to education and knowledge; the handloom refers to the local industry; and the farmer tilling the soil refers to agriculture.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THITTAMALAI (THITTAMALAI GASC)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THITTAMALAI (THITTAMALAI GASC) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Thittamalai (Thittamalai GASC) features a flame of fire supported by an open book inscribed with its motto ‘Knowledge Practice Empowerment’ supported by a pair of green shoots also depicted as humans and surmounted by by the name and place of the college in Tamil. The tagline of the college in Tamil ‘மேம்பாடு’ meaning ‘Development’ is written at the bottom. The flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the book symbolises learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the humans refer to the stakeholders and beneficiaries; and the fresh green shoots denote growth, nature, and sustenance.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, GUDALUR (GASC GUDALUR)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, GUDALUR (GASC GUDALUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Gudalur (GASC Gudalur) features a shield housing the motifs of a stack of books, a bunch of Red Rhododendron (Alanchi) flowers, a bird - common emerald dove, a tiger and an elephant. On a blue banner placed on the shield at the bottom, the motto of the college ‘Learn and Conserve’ is written. The initials of the college and its place are written at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to education, learning, wisdom and knowledge; the dove is the State Bird of Tamilnadu; the flowers are native to Gudalur; the tiger and elephants refer to the local faunae.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, VALPARAI (GASC VALPARAI)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, VALPARAI (GASC VALPARAI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Valparai (GASC Valparai) features a shield supported by a pair of laurels, inscribed with the motifs of the Great Indian Hornbill, heads of a woman and a man, a twig of leaves and a torch with flame and placed in a blue circle. The name and place of the college in Tamil and an open book are placed around the circle. On a red banner placed below the circle, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘நேர்பட ஒழுகு’ (73, Aathichoodi, Avvaiyar) meaning ‘Walk the Honest Path’ is inscribed. The bird refers to the bird species of Western Ghats at Valparai; the man and woman refers to the stakeholders and the beneficiaries of the college; the twigs symbolise nature, growth and sustenance; the torch with flame symbolises an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the laurels are symb...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PENNAGARAM (GASCPGM)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PENNAGARAM (GASCPGM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Pennagaram (GASCPGM) features a shield housing the images of a traditional lamp; an open book, a benefactor and a farmer and a tree. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to education and knowledge; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AVINASHI (AGASCA)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AVINASHI (AGASCA) The cyan and magenta emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Avinashi (AGASCA) features an open book supporting an abstract green tree ensconced by a border inscribed with the name of the college and place in Tamil. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் உயர்வு கல்வி மேன்மை’ meaning ‘Discipline Excellence Education Achievement’ is inscribed. The book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PERAMBALUR (GASCP)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PERAMBALUR (GASCP) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Perambalur (GASCP) features a circular image of the gopuram of Sri Ekambareswarar Temple with a pair of peacocks supporting on sides. The image is surmounted by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil. On a red banner placed below the seal, the motto of the college ‘கற்போம் உயர்வோம்’ meaning ‘Let us Learn Let us Prosper’ is inscribed along with an open book. The gopuram signifies divine grace and guidance and history and heritage of the place; the peacocks symbolise regrowth, rejuvenation, royalty, respect, honour, integrity, beauty, love and passion; and the book refers to learning and education.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, NAGERCOIL (GASC NAGERCOIL)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, NAGERCOIL (GASC NAGERCOIL) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Nagercoil (GASC Nagercoil) features a circle with the image of Sri Nagaraja Temple holding the images of statue of Poet Thiruvalluvar on the sea of Kanyakumari, a pair of coconut trees, An open book with a lamp, and a gopuram ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘கல்வியே முழுமை’ meaning ‘Education is Completeness’ is written above the images.The circle is placed on a light green floral spread. The temple and the gopuram signifies the history and heritage of the place and divine grace and guidance; the statue of Thiruvallur is a famous landmark; the coconut trees refer to the local flora; the book refers to education and knowledge; and the lamp symbolises symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PERAVURANI (GASCP)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PERAVURANI (GASCP) The Government Arts and Science College, Peravurani (GASCP) features a circle with an image of the vimana of Sri Akshayapureeswarar Temple, an image of a Bharatanatyam dancer, a satellite and an open book inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்றனை த்தூறும் அறிவு’ (396, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Knowledge will Flow to the Extent of the Education Acquired by the People’. The circle is circumscribed by the name of the college in Tamil, a traditional lamp and a pair of laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a green circular outline. Below the seal, on a green banner, the name of the college is written. The vimana of the temple refers to the history and heritage of the place and divine guidance and blessings; the dancer refers to arts; the satellite refers to science; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, ha...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANALMEDU (GASCMLMD)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANALMEDU (GASCMLMD) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Manalmedu (GASCMLMD) features the motifs of a sheaf of paddy, a globe of the world, a satellite a computer, an open book and a traditional lamp on a blue toned background ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil and supported by a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘அன்பு அறிவு அடக்கம்’ meaning ‘Love Knowledge Humility’. A pair of tigers support the emblem on the sides. The globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the sheaf of paddy refers to agriculture; the satellite and computer refer to science and technology; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity. The place name Manalmedu is associated with a specific legend...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, VEERAPANDI (GASC VEERAPANDI)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, VEERAPANDI (GASC VEERAPANDI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Veerapandi (GASC Veerapandi) features the images of gopuram of Gowmari Amman Temple, an open book with tiara and a pair of laurels, a water dam, and a traditional lamp ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a brown banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் அறிவு வெற்றி’ meaning ‘Discipline Knowledge Success’. The temple gopuram refers to divine guidance and blessings; the book refers to knowledge, learning, education and wisdom; the dam refers to the Veerapandi River Check Dam; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SRIPERUMBUDUR KUNDRATHUR (GASCSKU)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SRIPERUMBUDUR KUNDRATHUR (GASCSKU) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Sriperumbudur Kundrathur (GASCSKU) features the motifs of poet Thiruvalluvar, the temple facade of Sri Murugan Temple of Kundrathur, an open book, a building structure and a factory, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The seal is supported by a green banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘(கற்க கசடறக் கற்பவை கற்றபின்) நிற்க அதற்குத் தக’ (391, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar)  meaning ‘(Learn what is worthy, free of impurities—from small faults to deeper inner stains;) Then live in a way that truly honors the knowledge you have gained’. Thiruvalluvar symbolises Tamil literature and poetry; the factory refers to the industries of the place; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, REDDIARCHATRAM (GASC REDDIARCHATRAM)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, REDDIARCHATRAM (GASC REDDIARCHATRAM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Reddiarchatram (GASC Reddiarchatram) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book, Dharma Chakra, a hand holding a torch with flame and a pair of hands holding a fresh shoots of a plant, supported by the motto of the college in Tamil ‘’ meaning ‘’ and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the Dharma Chakra symbolises the wheel of life and dharma; the torch symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the plant held by hands refers nurturing nature, growth, sustenance and life.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THIRUKATTUPALLI (GASCTKP)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THIRUKATTUPALLI (GASCTKP) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Thirukattupalli (GASCTKP) features a paddy field with  an image of the historic Agneeswarar Temple, a Chola-era Shiva temple dedicated to Lord Agneeswarar, located by the Kaveri River, supported by a traditional lamp an open book and by a pair of crests of paddy on sides. The motifs are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil. At the bottom, on the seal, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவு அற்றம் காக்கும்’ (421, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Wisdom is A Weapon of Defence’ is inscribed on a blue banner. The gopuram symbolises divine blessings and guidance; lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the paddy refers to agriculture and food security.