Emblem of Chandigarh

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| armiger = The Government of Chandigarh

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| shield = Open Hand Monument

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| motto = Chandigarh Administration

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The Emblem of Chandigarh is the official seal of the government of the Indian union territory of Chandigarh.{{Cite web|url=http://chandigarh.gov.in/|title=Official Website of Chandigarh Administration|website=chandigarh.gov.in}}

Design

The emblem consists of a circular shield depicting a representation of Le Corbusier's Open Hand Monument sculpture which is widely regarded as a symbol of the city of Chandigarh.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hubert-herald.nl/BhaChandigarh.htm|title=CHANDIGARH|website=www.hubert-herald.nl}}

File:The Open Hand Monument, Capitol Complex, Chandigarh.jpg|Open Hand Monument

File:Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh.jpg|Open Hand Monument in silhouette

Government banner

The administration of Chandigarh can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the territory on a white background.{{Cite web|url=http://www.vexilla-mundi.com/india_governments_b.html|title=Vexilla Mundi|website=www.vexilla-mundi.com}}

See also

References

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Chandigarh

Category:Government of Chandigarh

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