Calligraphic Constitution of India Replica of Original Handwritten 1949-1950
Calligraphed Constitution of India Replica of Original Handwritten 1949-1950
The original Constitution of India is a handwritten, calligraphed, and artistically illuminated document, created in 1949–1950, and preserved today in the Parliament Library in New Delhi.
Calligrapher: Prem Behari Narain Raizada meticulously handwrote the English version over six months, using a flowing italic style,
Illumination: Nandalal Bose, a celebrated artist, and his students from Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan, decorated the manuscript with illustrations representing various periods of Indian civilization, from the Indus Valley to the modern era.
Features: The cover is black, embossed in gold, bearing the seal and emblem of the Union. Each page also carries the calligrapher’s name at the bottom.
Signatures: The finished manuscript was signed by all Constituent Assembly members on 24 January 1950.
Cultural and historic importance:
The Constitution is not only India’s supreme law but a unique work of art blending legal, artistic, and cultural heritage.
The calligraphed Constitution of India stands out as a symbol of national pride, reflecting the vision, artistry, and historical depth of the country’s founders.
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- Author:Government of India
- Binding Type:Hard Bound
- ISBN:Paper Size: A3
- Total Pages:0
- Publishing Year:2025
- Language:English
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