National Symbols
The national animal
Tiger
I am from India. I am as big as a house, and I love to play in water. Sometimes, people dress me in many colors and ride on top of me.
Asian elephant
This is called the Festival of Colors.
Holi
Lotus Temple
The national fruit
mango
I am from India. You may spot my dark face as I jump from tree to tree.
Langur monkey
This is called the Festival of Lights.
Diwali
This place looks like its all white on the outside.
Taj Mahal
The national bird
Peacock
I am from India. I saw "Moo!" I am such a very important animal in India that many people do not eat me.
Cow
We put out lots of candles during this festival.
Diwali
This place is like a door into the country of India.
India Gate
The flag colors
Orange, white, blue and green
I am from India. I move around on my belly. People are scared of me.
King cobra snake
During this festival, we make our own powders to throw at people out of flowers and celebrate spring.
Holi
These famous mountains are in India.
The Himalayas.
The national tree
Banyan tree
I am from India. My thick, shaggy coat protects me in the cold mountains.
Yak.
This festival lasts for 5 days in October or November. We shoot firecrackers and give sweets to family and friends, during this festival.
Diwali
This is the capital city of India.
New Dehli