The Andhra Pradesh government unveiled its new emblem for official use on November 15, 2018, 5 years after its bifurcation in 2014.
The state emblem has been inspired by the Amaravati School of Art.
It consists of “Dhamma Chakka” – “the Wheel of Law” embellished with a ring of Triratnas alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones.
The three circles of decorative beads are in ascending order of numbers:
48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle.
It has a “Puna Ghataka” or “The vase of Plenty” is at the hub of the Dhamma Chakka which is decorated with a four-banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.
Also, there is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The National Emblem is placed at the bottom of the emblem, which should never be reduced to a size of less than 24 mm in height.