Republic Day 2024: Interesting Facts About Our Indian Flag That Every Indian Must Know

The first-ever Indian flag was hoisted on August 7, 1906, in Calcutta, and the 2nd by Madame Bhikaji Cama in 1907 in Paris. They both looked different from the current tricolour.

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The National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter.

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The National Flag can only be made with khadi - which is hand-spun cotton, silk, and wool.

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The saffron color stands for valour and sacrifice, white for peace, and green for prosperity.

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The navy blue Asoka Chakra, with 24 spokes in it, stands for laws of dharma.

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The width-to-length ratio of the flag has to be 2:3 ratio, with each strip being equal.

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