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Andhra Pradesh's symbol inspired by Amaravati art

It is decorated with a four-banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.

Vijayawada: The AP government finalised the state emblem on Friday.

The emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art and consists of Dhamma Chakka the Wheel of Law embellished with a ring of triratnas leaves and precious stones.

There are three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle. Puna, ‘the vase of plenty’ is at the hub of the Dhamma Chakka.

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 lions are in orange, Dhamma Chakka and Ghataka should green and spokes in gold colour.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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