STATE SYMBOLS OF ODISHA

STATE SYMBOLS OF ODISHA

a. State Animal of Odisha : Sambar

  The Sambar is a kind of Deer, which is Found in abundance in the forests of Odisha. It has been associated for quite some time with this state since the times of the great kings who reigned over this realm.

b.  State Bird of Odisha : Blue Jay ( Bhada Bhadalia)

   The State Bird of odisha is the blue jay. It's striking azure colour makes it very sought after by tourists, especially the bird watchers. They are hardly built, characterized by a large head, a light blue abdomen, which gives it the name and a blunt, squaretail. It has been pale and dark blue bands in it wings, which shimmer during flight.

c. State flower of odisha : Ashoka flower

   Saraca asoca is a plant belonging to the Caesalpiniaceous Subfamily of the legume family. It is an important tree in the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas. The Asoka is prize for its beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a very handsome, small,erect evergreen tree, with deep green leaves growing in dense clusters.

d. State tree of odisha : Ashwath tree

    It is also known as Bo-tree or peepal in india. It is considered sacred by the followers of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

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