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<\/strong><\/h2>\n1.<\/strong>The first unofficial flag of India was hoisted on\u00a07 August 1906\u00a0at Parsi Bagan Square in Calcutta, now Kolkata. It had three horizontal stripes in red, yellow, and green. The words\u00a0\u201cVande Mataram\u201d\u00a0were written in the middle. This flag was an early symbol of India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>Madam Bhikaji Cama was the first person to unfurl an early version of the Indian national flag on foreign land. She proudly displayed the flag on\u00a022 August 1907\u00a0at the\u00a0International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany. Her act became an important moment in India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong>In 1917, Bal Gangadhar Tilak hoisted a new type of Indian flag. It had red and green stripes, with the Union Jack in the top-left corner and a crescent in the top-right. The flag also featured seven stars arranged in the shape of the Saptarishi constellation, representing an important period in India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong>In 1921, a new Indian flag was designed based on\u00a0Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s vision<\/strong>. It had three colours: white at the top for religious minorities, green in the middle for Muslims, and red at the bottom for Hindus. A\u00a0spinning wheel (Charkha)<\/strong>\u00a0was placed in the centre, symbolising self-reliance and the freedom movement.<\/p>\n 5.<\/strong>In 1921, another version of the Indian flag was introduced and adopted by the Congress Committee. It had saffron at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom, with a spinning wheel in the centre. This flag became an important step toward the design of our present-day national Tricolour.<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong>The Indian National Flag that we use today was designed by\u00a0Pingali Venkayya<\/strong>, a freedom fighter and educationist from Andhra Pradesh. He played an important role in creating the design of the Tricolour. His contribution became a memorable part of India\u2019s history and the country\u2019s journey towards independence.<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong>Before 2002, ordinary citizens in India could generally hoist the National Flag only on special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day. In 2002, the Supreme Court changed the rules related to the Flag Code, allowing citizens to hoist the National Flag on other days as well, while following the proper rules and showing respect.<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong>The present Indian National Flag has three colours\u2014saffron, white, and green<\/strong>. Saffron stands for courage and sacrifice, while white represents peace, honesty, and purity. Green represents prosperity and growth. At the centre is the\u00a0Ashoka Chakra<\/strong>, a navy-blue wheel with 24 spokes that represents the continuous cycle of life and progress.<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong>The\u00a0Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha in Hubli<\/strong>\u00a0has been authorized to manufacture the Indian National Flag. The flag must be made using\u00a0Khadi fabric<\/strong>\u00a0as per the prescribed rules. Making or using a National Flag from unauthorized materials can lead to legal action, including imprisonment of up to\u00a0three years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong>According to the Flag Code, the Indian National Flag should be hoisted during the daytime and must always be treated with respect. No other flag or symbol should be placed above it. The flag should be displayed horizontally, with the\u00a0saffron colour at the top<\/strong>, followed by white and green.<\/p>\n How to Book Food on Train While Traveling on Independence Day 2026 If you are planning a train journey on Independence Day? Make your trip more enjoyable by ordering fresh and tasty\u00a0food on train<\/a>\u00a0with RailRecipe. You can easily book your favorite meal online and get it delivered to your seat at selected railway stations. Choose from a variety of food options, including biryani, thali, dosa, Chinese food, snacks, and more. To order your meal, simply download the\u00a0RailRecipe\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0iOS<\/a>\u00a0app, enter your journey details, select your preferred food, and place your order. You can also call us at our\u00a0toll-free number\u00a08448440386<\/strong>\u00a0to book your meal on train. Enjoy convenient food delivery during your Independence Day journey and get\u00a0exciting offers on every order. Celebrate the journey with delicious food and great savings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, marking the country\u2019s freedom from British rule in 1947. 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