We feel very proud whenever we see our Indian flag. As a powerful symbol of India's struggle for independence and the unity of its people, the Indian flag holds immense significance. Don't know how many freedom fighters have given their lives to save this flag. It represents the aspirations, sacrifices, and triumphs of a nation seeking freedom from British colonial rule.
So today we are going to know about the history of our Indian flag that come from the early calls for a national flag to the iconic design ( The Tiranga ). We will discuss the historical context and the present flag importance.
The Indian flag has undergone a few changes since 1906. Here is a simplified explanation of those changes:
1. 1906: In 1906, the Indian National Congress adopted a flag with three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green. This flag was an early symbol of the Indian freedom movement, but it did not gain widespread acceptance. It was with some symbols such as sun, moon, and flower. And also vande mataram in Hindi was written on the centre of flag.
2. 1907: In 1907, another flag design emerged during a meeting of the Indian National Congress. This flag featured three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and red. The green stripe represented Muslims, the yellow stripe represented Hindus, and the red stripe represented the unity of both communities. However, this flag design did not become widely recognized. Symbols like lotus flower, moon and Sun was drawn on it with again vande mataram in the centre of flag.
3. 1917: During the Home Rule movement in 1917, a flag was used to represent India's aspirations for self-rule. This flag had a simple design and consisted of two horizontal stripes, one red and one green. In the center of the flag, there was a white star and crescent moon. The red color symbolized courage and sacrifice, while the green color represented prosperity and growth. The white star and crescent moon were inspired by symbols commonly associated with Islam and represented the unity of different religious communities in India. This flag was used as a symbol of the Indian people's demand for self-governance during the Home Rule movement.
4. 1921 : The Indian National Congress, which played a key role in India's independence movement, adopted a new flag design. This flag consisted of three horizontal stripes of saffron (orange), white, and green, with a spinning wheel, known as the charkha, in the center. The color of saffron symbolize courage and sacrifice, White represent truth and peace, and color green tell about faith.
The saffron color represented courage and sacrifice, white symbolized truth and peace, and green represented faith and chivalry.
5. 1931: In 1931, a new version of the flag was adopted by the Indian National Congress during the session in Karachi. This flag had a tricolor design with three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green. The saffron stripe represented courage and sacrifice, the white stripe symbolized truth and purity, while the green stripe stood for faith and fertility. In the center, there was a spinning wheel, called a charkha, representing self-reliance and progress.
6. 1947: On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence from British rule. The flag underwent further modifications to represent the newly formed nation. The spinning wheel was replaced by the Ashoka Chakra, which is a symbol associated with Emperor Ashoka and the idea of progress and righteousness. The Ashoka Chakra is inspired by the Ashoka Pillar, an ancient Indian symbol of peace and the rule of law. The Ashoka Chakra consists of 24 spokes and is navy blue in color. The tricolor design of saffron, white, and green remained unchanged. This version of the flag is the one that represents the modern-day flag of India and holds deep significance for the nation.
The saffron, white, and green colors represent courage and sacrifice, peace and truth, and prosperity and fertility, respectively. The Indian flag stands as a proud symbol of the nation's unity, diversity, and independence. Our Tiranga is our proud. We respect our tiranga not just on specific date but for life time. We always remember the freedom fighters and our army who protect us from many difficulties.
That's it for today. Thank you🙏
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