Republic Day 2025: Must-Know Facts About India's National Flag
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian constitution in 1950
The Indian national flag, Tiranga, is an integral symbol of the celebrations and consists of three horizontal bands: saffron, white, and green
Saffron symbolizes courage and sacrifice, while white represents purity and truth, and green stands for peace and chivalry; the blue wheel, having 24 chakras, represents the eternal wheel of law and Dharma
The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921 and was formally adopted by the constituent assembly on July 22, 1947
As per the flag code of the Indian flag, it can only be made from khadi or cotton and regulate the proper display, usage, and handling of the national flag
December 7 National Flag Day in India, commemorating the adoption of the national flag in 1947. On this day, Indians are encouraged to display the national flag in their homes, offices, and public spaces as a symbol of national pride