NATIONAL FLAG OF NEPAL - NEPAL MONETARY SOLUTIONS (NMS)

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

NATIONAL FLAG OF NEPAL

• unique in the world in that it is the only national flag in the world not rectangular in shape
• consists of two juxtaposed triangular figures with a crimson base and deep blue borders

• The upper part has a white emblem of the crescent moon with eight rays, while the lower part of flag bears a twelve-rayed white emblem of the sun.
• two triangles symbolize the Himalaya Mountains and represent the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism

• blue border symbolizes the peace and harmony
• crimson red is Nepal's national color, and it indicates the brave spirits of the Nepalese people

• the red triangular flag has been a Hindu symbol of victory since the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata
• the moon symbolizes that the Nepalese are soothing and calm, while the sun symbolizes fierce resolve

• moon also symbolizes the shades and the cool weather of the Himalayas
• the sun symbolizes the heat and the high temperature at the lower part (Terai) of Nepal

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