National Flag  

Here are seven national symbols of India that everyone should know about.

Read these interesting facts about the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian national flag.

The Indian national flag, with its distinctive saffron, white, and green stripes and the Ashoka Chakra, represents unity and pride. Proper display and handling are essential to uphold its dignity.
 

India's 78th Independence Day on August 15 features the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at the Red Fort, symbolizing freedom, unity, and historical significance.
 

According to the Flag Code of India, 2002, there are clear guidelines on who is permitted to display the tricolour on their vehicles and who is not. Violating these rules and regulations can result in heavy penalties.

The Indian Tricolour, with its saffron, white, and green bands, plus the Ashoka Chakra, symbolizes national pride. It follows strict design, manufacturing, and usage guidelines.

The declaration of independence at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, was a symbolic and strategic choice with deep significance for India’s history.

Mahatma Gandhi asked Venkayya to design the flag and he studied the flags of 30 countries over five years, from 1916 to 1921, culminating in the creation of the tricolour.

In a shocking viral video, a large group of Afghans attacked a Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, Germany tearing down and tearing apart the national flag in a bold act of hostility.
 

Every Indian’s heart swells with pride when the Indian flag is hoisted in all its glory. The national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes truth and peach, green signifies faith and valour.  

The National flag of India in its current form was first adopted during the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947.

The Empire State building would be lit in the hues of the national flag. The day would end with a gala cruise on the Hudson River, attended by top government officials, special guests and members of Indian American community.

On 74th Independence Day, world-famous Niagara Falls in Canada, Empire State Building in New York, Burj Khalifa in Dubai were lit up in the colours of the Indian national flag.

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the Tricolour in Srinagar
 

Four youths burnt the Indian national flag and raised anti-national slogans in order to get quick fame.