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MAHARISHI VALMIKI SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY The emblem of Maharishi Valmiki Sanskrit University (MVSU) has a Dakshinavarti Shankh (conch) on a purple circular background. The conch is supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘पावका नः सरस्वती’ (Rig Veda 1.3.10) meaning ‘Sarasvatī, the Purifier’ and circumscribed by its name, place and its status. THese are ensconced by a red circular border on which a glowing sun is placed. The Dakshinavarti Shankh the presence of the Goddess Lakshmi and is said to represent the auspiciousness of the universe; the sun refers to the refers to the life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity and the colour purple symbolises royalty, nobility, luxury, power and ambition.

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA The emblem of the University of Kerala (UoK) has a lotus housing the motifs of a conch or shankha and a reading stand with palm leaf manuscript. Below the lotus its motto in Sanskrit ‘कर्मणि व्यज्यते प्रज्ञा’ (Verse 1.412, Panchatantra) meaning ‘Wisdom is Expressed in Action’ is inscribed. The lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the conch or shankha is considered sacred in Hinduism as the emblem of Lord Vishnu and Buddhism and the palm leaf manuscript denotes education, learning, knowledge and wisdom. 

KERALA UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN STUDIES The circular emblem in tones of blue of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has the motifs of a Chinese fishing net, a fishing trawler, a fish, a conch and a prawn placed on a circle holding sky and ocean. This circle is ensconced by a three dimensional border, on which its name, its year of establishment and its motto in Latin ‘Fiat Piscis’ meaning ‘Let it be Done’ is inscribed. The motifs represent the educational domain of the university. Below the circle, an open book symbolising education, knowledge and wisdom is placed. The colour blue signifies water, river, ocean, and other water bodies. It also signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

COOCH BEHAR PANCHANAN BARMA UNIVERSITY The emblem of the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) has a blue circular panel holding the motifs of an open book supporting a conch or Shankh. Below this four cyan colour swooshes holds the name of the university in black. These four strokes represent the rivers of Teesta, Jaldhaka, Jorda, Kaljani, Raidak, Gadadhar and Ghargharia, which flow in Cooch Behar. The open book symbolises knowledge, education and wisdom; the conch or Shankh  which is a sacred object in Hinduism and Buddhism and it is a symbol of Vishnu, the God of Preservation and the colour blue symbolises serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI) was established with the inspiration of Gurudev Tulsi in Ladnun, Dist Nagaur, Rajasthan. In 1991, Government of India notified JVBI as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Gurudev Shri Tulsi remained its first constitutional Anushasta (moral and spiritual guide) followed by Acharya Shri Mahaprajna as its second Anushasta. The emblem of the institute is s conch or the ‘Shankha’ which is considered sacred in Hinduism as the emblem of Lord Vishnu and Buddhism is placed on a pedestal in orange colour. It is also known as ‘panchajanya’ and used for spreading the message and for invocation. At the bottom its motto in Sanskrit ‘णाणस्स सारमायारो’ meaning ‘Let the Voice of Peace, Nonviolence and Harmony Spread Throughout the World’ is written. The colour orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

SHREYARTH UNIVERSITY Shreyarth University (SU) was established by the Shreyarth Foundation, which is managed by the family members of the leading Gujarati newspaper ‘Gujarat Samachar’ to address the gap between theoretical preaching and practical realities. The emblem of the university has a shield which has a Shankha or conch, supported by an open book with a background of a rising sun with a thick dark blue border. The shield also has a black border and is supported by a pair of laurels in greenish blue colour. Above the shield on a dark blue banner ‘Shreyarth’ is written using a bold slab serif font in capitals and below the shield on a banner ‘University’. At the bottom its motto in Sanskrit ‘श्रेयस्करं ज्ञानम्’ meaning ‘Creditable Knowledge’ is written. A shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery and conch or shankha is considered sacred in Hinduism as the emblem of Lord Vishnu and Buddhism. It is also known as ‘panchajanya’ and used for spre

THE SANSKRIT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY The foundation of Sanskrit College was laid during the British regime based on a recommendation by HT James Prinsep and Thomas Babington Macaulay. John Paskal Larkins Esquire laid the first foundation stone of the college in 1824. The institution rose into prominence and glory during the Principal ship of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. The Sanskrit College became The Sanskrit College and University June 15, 2016. The emblem of the university in saffron or orange colour has a conch, which is blowing in an vertical ellipse background and supported by a pedestal on which its name and year of establishment is inscribed. The conch or shankha is considered sacred in Hinduism as the emblem of Lord Vishnu and Buddhism. It is also known as ‘panchajanya’ and used for spreading the message and for invocation. The colour orange symbolises freshness, youthfulness, energy, adaptability, stimulation, kindness, ambition, enthusiasm and strength.

SREE SANKARACHARYA SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) is one of the pioneering Sanskrit universities in India in teaching, research and innovations. The university was established in 1993 in Kalady, Kerala. The emblem of SSUS has a lotus as a centrepiece supporting a sacred conch with the portrait of Adi Sankaracharya. The conch is crested by a flame. On either side of these there is a Kamadhenu. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानादेव तु कैवल्यम्’ meaning ‘Liberation through Knowledge’ is inscribed on a banner above the lotus. Below these, on a banner the name of the university is written. Lotus denotes purity, knowledge and wisdom; sacred conch denotes all the elements and the sound Om; flame denotes light and purity; Kamadhenu, the sacred cow denotes source of all prosperity.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KALYANI The Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani has been set up with an objective to produce best-in-class human resources in IT. IIIT Kalyani has been set up at Kalyani, West Bengal by Government of India, Government of West Bengal and industry partners on a Not-for-profit Public Private Partnership (N-PPP) basis. Its light blue emblem in the shape of an edged shield with thick and thin borders holds the tree of knowledge, which has a satellite receiver and its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनप्रधानम्’ meaning ‘Wealth of Education is the Supreme of all the Wealth’. This is supported by a banner carrying its name and the bottom banner bearing the name of the place. The tree is supported on either side by a conch symbolising spread of divine knowledge and a pigeon symbolising peace and friendship.

EMBLEM OF SIKKIM Sikkim joined the Indian Union on May 16, 1975. The emblem of the State of Sikkim is based on Buddhist elements. The lotus or ‘padma’ is a symbol of purity is a symbol of the attainment of enlightenment. The conch shell or ‘sankha’ is the symbol of the spoken word. It is also one of the symbols Vishnu has in his hands. The conch shell symbolizes religious power. The dragon - ‘druk’ symbolises renewal and transformation and it is the symbol of the Chinese Emperor. A couple of dragons mean that the symbol enclosed is of the ruler. Thus it can be interpreted as 'The Government of the Enlightened Religious Leader'.