Emblem


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.

LOTUS

Petals scarlet, water opal blue with streaks of greenish blue, leave pleasing rich green-the whole in a background of silver white.

THE BORDERING

In rich black.

MOTTO

Lettering in white on a background of pleasing green with violet or black bordering.


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