KOLHAN UNIVERSITY
KOLHAN UNIVERSITY The emblem of Kolhan University (KU) has its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is one that Liberates’ is inscribed on a diagonally placed red square. Its four sides have motifs and illustrations of an open book symbolising knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; tribal musicians with their drums; gear wheel and factory building representing the industry and engineering skills and forest and life in villages in forests of Jharkhand. These are ensconced in a white circular border on which the name of the university and place are inscribed separated by a pair of laurels. All these are placed on a motif base of 24 green leaves. The laurels symbolise ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication and the leaves represent the geography and forests of the State of Jharkhand.