High Commission of India
Nicosia

1. The Peacock – India’s National Pride
The peacock is India’s national bird, symbolising grace, beauty, and cultural richness. In this design:

• Its feathers are in the Indian Tricolour, saffron, white, and green, instantly representing the Indian identity.

• The blue Ashoka Chakra in the centre of the plumage connects directly to the Indian national flag, reinforcing the official and patriotic essence.
   

2. Oceanic Blue in ‘Namaste’ – A Shared Geographical Reality
The word NAMASTE is in deep blue, the colour of ocean, to highlight that both India and Cyprus are nations surrounded by the sea.

• India: Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal.

• Cyprus: Entirely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.
  This connects geography to diplomacy — suggesting a maritime friendship and openness.
   

3. The Word ‘CYPRUS’ – A Fusion of Cultures

• The letters are overlaid with the Cyprus map in saffron, strategically placed to match the island’s actual outline.

• The brown–gold tone echoes the colour of Cyprus’s national emblem and fertile land.

• The mix of warm tones with the peacock blue reflects the blending of Indian vibrance and Cypriot warmth.
   

4. The Lotus – India’s National Flower
The lotus stands for purity, resilience, and spiritual heritage in Indian culture.
Here it is placed centrally beneath the countries’ names, showing cultural roots and common values of peace, wisdom, and endurance despite challenges.

5. Olive Branch – Cyprus’s Symbol of Peace
The olive branch is a key element in the Cyprus national emblem, symbolising peace and reconciliation.

• Placing it beneath the lotus unites the two countries’ emblems, lotus from India and olive from Cyprus, to show harmony in diversity.
   

6. Circular Tricolour Frame – Unity and Continuity
The gradient circle blends saffron, white, green, and a hint of Cypriot gold/green, forming:

• A diplomatic handshake in colour.

• A sense of unity and completeness — symbolising that India and Cyprus share a relationship without beginning or end.
   

This design visually narrates the India, Cyprus story in one emblem, the peacock and tricolour for Indian identity, the map and olive branch for Cypriot heritage, the lotus for shared cultural values, the oceanic blue for geographical connection, and the circular gradient for unbroken friendship. It is both instantly recognisable and deeply meaningful to audiences from both nations.