Art. 9 · Part 1
National Anthem, Flag, etc.
राष्ट्रिय गान, झण्डा
Original Text
Provides for national anthem, national flower (rhododendron), national color (crimson), national animal (cow), national bird (Impeyan pheasant), and other national symbols.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Nepal's national symbols: Anthem ('Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka'), Flag (double-pennant), Flower (Lali Gurans/Rhododendron), Color (Crimson), Animal (Cow — sacred), Bird (Danphe/Impeyan Pheasant).
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
राष्ट्रिय गान, राष्ट्रिय फूल (लालीगुराँस), राष्ट्रिय रङ (रातो), राष्ट्रिय पशु (गाई), राष्ट्रिय चरा (डाँफे)।
✅ Strengths
Constitutional protection of national identity symbols.
⚠️ Concerns
The cow as national animal reflects Hindu influence, controversial in a secular state.