National Flag: The tricolor remains half-masted on these occasions, do you know other such facts related to the tricolor?

We proudly call our national flag as Tiranga which means three colours. However as we all know that the flag actually consists of four colours. When the British government declared India’s independence on 15 August 1947, the country realized the need for a national flag. On 22 July 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the tricolor as the national flag for independent India. Let us know some important things about the tricolor.

On 15 August 1947, the national flag was hoisted for the first time in Canberra, Australia.

The national flag was hoisted on the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time after independence on 16 August 1947.

3- The saffron color of the tricolor symbolizes the spirit of courage, sacrifice, valor and sacrifice. It indicates both knowledge and action. The color also represents the scorched state of the earth due to the scorching heat of the Indian Sun. It is the color of spiritual life led by sadhus, sages, pirs, mystics and pundits. On the other hand, the green color in our flag represents development, agriculture and hope.

4- You can hoist the national flag of the country at your home or at your workplace on all 365 days of the year.

5- In the event of the death of certain dignitaries recognized by the Central/State Government, the National Flag remains half-masted at certain places and for specified days.

6- The Flag Code of India is the official book that sets the code for the use of our national flag. The Flag Code of India brings together all the laws, traditions, practices and instructions for the display of the national flag.

7- Indian citizens can hoist the Mini Tricolor on the dashboard or windscreen inside their car.