Amaravati, Nov 14: Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday finalised its new emblem for official use, after the state bifurcation in 2014.
Andhra Pradesh government today finalised its new emblem for official use, after the state bifurcation in 2014. pic.twitter.com/deeI7FIkCU
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The State Emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art. It consists of "DhammaChakka" - "the Wheel of Law" embellished with a ring of triratnasalternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones. The three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers - 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle. "PunaGhataka" - "The vase of Plenty" is at the hub of the DhammaChakka. It is decorated with a four banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels. There is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The new state of Telangana was created from Andhra Pradesh in June 2014. While Hyderabad is the shared state capital for both states presently, Andhra Pradesh plans to make Amravati its future capital.