Logos of India

KHANGCHENDZONGA STATE UNIVERSITY The insignia of Khangchendzonga State University (KSU) has a circle holding the motifs of Himalayas with flowing rivers; an open book and a traditional lamp. These are ensconced by a circular border with its name and place inscribed along with its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge  is One that Liberates’ is inscribed. This is further circumscribed by a traditional running design motif of the State. The mountains and the river represent the geography of the university; the open book denotes knowledge, education and wisdom and the traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

KARNATAKA SAMSKRIT UNIVERSITY Karnataka Samskrit University (KSU) was established by the State Government of Karnataka in the year 2010. Karnataka Samskrit University has been formed exclusively for the development of Samskrit language. The logo of Karnataka Samskrit University was created by a famed artist of Karnataka, Sri Muralidhara V Rathod. It contains the title of the university in Devanagari, English and Kannada scripts. Devanagari script has been chosen since the university is based on the foundations of Samskrit language, literature and knowledge. The expanse and global reach of the university is signified by the English script. This is signified by the use of Kannada script in the logo. Motto for the university has been chosen from Brahmapurāṇam of Vedavyasa. The motto has been represented in Devanagari script in the logo. ‘प्रज्वालितो ज्ञानमयप्रदीपः’ indicates the supremacy of knowledge.