National Flag Day 2023: National Flag Day is celebrated on 22 July every year. It is a reminder of India’s journey as a sovereign nation and a beacon of hope for millions, fostering patriotism and unity among the nation’s diverse population.
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National Flag Day 2023: The Indian flag remains a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage, the arduous struggle for freedom and the people’s aspiration for a united and prosperous nation. National Flag Day is celebrated on 22 July every year to commemorate the use of the tricolor flag designed by Pingali Vekayya as the national flag of India.
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List of interesting facts about National Flag Day of India
- On August 7, 1906, the first Indian flag was raised at Parsi Bagan square in Calcutta. It includes flowers engraved with Vande Matram and depicts religious elements. It has three stripes: blue above, yellow in the middle, and red below.
- The Indian flag has a unique tri-color design consisting of three horizontal stripes – saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. Saffron symbolizes courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes peace and truth, while green symbolizes birth, growth and prosperity.
- In the center of the white stripe is the dark blue Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes. It represents the Wheel of Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and signifies the progress of the nation.
- The design of the Indian flag was devised by Pingali Venkayya, an Indian freedom fighter, and was first designed in 1921 during the Swadeshi movement against British colonial rule.
- The Indian flag is flown on public buildings, government offices, schools and colleges across India. It is also raised on the anniversaries of Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26).
- The Indian Flag Code regulates the proper display and use of the Indian flag. It sets out rules and regulations for sizing, lifting and handling to show respect and dignity.
- The Indian flag is often made of khadi, a hand-drafted and woven fabric, to symbolize the importance of rural self-reliance and support for indigenous industries.
- One of the largest Indian flags in the world is flown on the India-Pakistan border at the Attari-Wagah border crossing. It is 110 meters long and 24 meters wide.
- On August 16, 1947, after India gained independence, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian flag for the first time on the Council Building in New Delhi.
- When the nation mourns the death of a famous leader or dignitaries, the Indian flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of respect and mourning.
- The Lion Capital of Ashoka, shown on the Indian coat of arms, is taken from the Lion Capital at Sarnath and inspired by the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag.
- On May 29, 1953, the Indian flag was flown over Mount Everest along with the Union Jack and the Nepalese flag.
Indian Flag Day is an important and revered holiday that celebrates the embodiment of India’s sovereignty, heritage and unity – the Indian Flag. This day honors the visionaries and freedom fighters who worked so hard to create this iconic symbol in the Swadeshi movement, infusing it with a spirit of independence and national pride. Observed with utmost respect and respect for the Flag Code, it encourages all Indians to uphold the principles of unity, integrity and respect for the tricolor flag, honoring past sacrifices and moving towards a brighter, unified future.
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