Blitar Regency Emblem

The Blitar Regency emblem consists of a pentagonal form with a black background and nine principal elements. Used in Blitar Regency, East Java, Indonesia, its composition combines cultural, historical, civic, and natural references.

• Pentagonal form: The pentagonal shape represents the philosophy of Pancasila.
• Penataran Temple: This historical Majapahit-era monument symbolizes noble cultural heritage.
• Heirloom kris: The traditional kris symbolizes the spirit and heroic character of the people of Blitar.
• Kris base, mountain, and fire: These forms represent the dynamism and perseverance of the local population.
• Banyan tree: The banyan symbolizes government protection and justice.
• Brantas River: The river symbolizes the prosperity of the region.
• Seventeen grains of rice: The rice forms part of the emblem’s reference to prosperity and the date of independence.
• Eight cotton blossoms: The cotton also represents prosperity and the date of independence.

The Blitar Regency emblem therefore combines the philosophy of Pancasila with references to Penataran Temple, heroic spirit, government protection, justice, regional prosperity, and national unity. Its documented symbolism includes the Brantas River, rice, cotton, the heirloom kris, and the red-and-white ribbon.