Ashoka Pillar 8″

Wooden Ashoka pillar home decor gift item national emblem India, description, internal story: the great Asoka pillar at, sarnath in Varanasi, up was erected by emperor Ashoka during his reign.

The Ashoka pillar was officially adopted as the national emblem of India on 26, January 1950. It has four Asiatic lions standing back to back – symbolizing, power, courage, pride and confidence – mounted on a circular abacus.

The Ashoka pillar sends the message Satyameva Jayate (English: truth alone, triumphs). This is a quote from the mundaka upanishad of the Hindu vedas. This Ashoka pillar carved in wood is thus a unique novelty item. It stands for the, values of power, courage, pride, confidence and truth. Place it on your work-desk, or in your wall unit as a symbol of what you value most in life !