It was officially adopted by the state government on 18 December 1980.

[1] The emblem features a Kanglāshā, a mythological creature that is half-lion and half-dragon.

[2] The Government of Manipur can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.

[3][4] The Government of Manipur can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.

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