DESCRIPTION OF THE COAT OF ARMS
- The rising sun at the top of the Shield stands for Power.
- On the left corner is enshrined the Portico of the Old College buildings with its classical pillars.
- On the right corner is the ever burning torch of knowledge.
- The Lotus-sacred symbol of Hinduism-occupies the rest of the Shield. Below is the oft quoted maxim "MENS AGITAT MOLEM" (Mind Moves Matter).
COLOUR SCHEME
SUN
Golden yellow with a tinge of red in the rays.
COLLEGE
White in a background of light green.
TORCH
Flame in a bright scarlet, handle in rich golden yellow, the rays in pleasing red, the lettering KNOWLEDGE In white-the background in grey. LOTUSPetals scarlet, water opal blue with streaks of greenish blue, leave pleasing rich green-the whole in a background of silver white. THE BORDERINGIn rich black. MOTTOLettering in white on a background of pleasing green with violet or black bordering.
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