National Games 2025 mascot Mauli has become the talk of the town in Dehradun since the inauguration of National Games 2025 by Prime Minister Modi on 28 th January 2025.
Inspired by Stae Bird of Uttarakhand Monal the mascot Mauli represents Uttarakhand diverse flora and fauna and cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.

In order to make Mauli more popular the state Sports Department has installed Mauli cutout at prominent public places like Malls and resturant. The state sports department has urged business establishment with major footfall to encourage people to take Selfi with Mauli and post it on social media platforms with #38thNationalGamesUttarakhand
#MauliMascot
#SelfiWithMauli
Speaking to Bhadas4India Addl. Secretary sports Sh Prashant Arya said that Mauli Mascot symbolize conservation, unity and rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. He further added that Mascot Mauli also remind us that we have to protect the Himalayan Eco System hence we are promoting it among youngster in University, Schools and Malls
Some business establishments are also offering instant discount to their customers who are posting insta stories with #SelfiWithMauli. One outlet Asli Pappu Dhaba situated on Mussoorrie Road Malsi is offering 10% discount to all customers who are sharing insta stories of #SelfiWithMauli.
Speaking to Bhadas4India Kulveer Singh owner of Asli Pappu Dhaba said ” National Games celebrates the diversity of India and Asli Pappu Dhaba want every Doonite to participate in this celebration hence we are offering discount”