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4 unusual facts about Seal of Kerala


Seal of Kerala

The current emblem of Kerala was adopted in 1960 when Pattom A. Thanu Pillai's government came to power after removal of communist government by Indian Central Government.

In 1795, Sakthan Thampuran proclaimed the formal adoption of Kochi State Emblem.

As the second line Cheras were more adherent to Lord Vishnu, the emblem of Conch, which represents Lord Vishnu, started extensively used in various flags and personal insignias.

Since the days of Venad, the family emblem of Thrippapur Swaroopam namely a right swelled Conch was used to represent the state.



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