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Who Designed the National Flag of India?

The Indian National Flag โ€” the Tricolour (Tiranga) โ€” is one of the most sacred national symbols. Its design has a fascinating history rooted in the freedom struggle.

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When was the Indian flag first hoisted?

Answer

The first version of the Indian flag was hoisted on 7 August 1906 in Calcutta (Parsi Bagan Square) during the Swadeshi movement.

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Key Facts

Pingali Venkayya was a passionate advocate, geologist, and linguist who studied flags of over 30 nations before designing India's flag.

Who Designed It?

The Indian National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya (1876โ€“1963), a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh.

He presented flag designs to Mahatma Gandhi during the 1921 Congress session. Gandhi suggested adding a spinning wheel (Charkha) at the centre. Over time, the design evolved.

The Final Design

The current National Flag was officially adopted on 22 July 1947 โ€” just days before Independence.

  • Saffron (Kesari): Courage and sacrifice
  • White: Peace, truth, and purity
  • Green: Faith, fertility, and prosperity
  • Ashoka Chakra (24-spoke blue wheel): Replaced Gandhi's Charkha โ€” represents the wheel of Dharma and continuous progress

Key Rules About the Flag

  • The Flag Code of India, 2002 governs its use.
  • Only Khadi (hand-spun cloth) is permitted for making the national flag.
  • Citizens can fly the flag at home 24ร—7 (since 2022 amendment โ€” Har Ghar Tiranga campaign).

Questions and Answers

When was the Indian flag first hoisted?+

The first version of the Indian flag was hoisted on **7 August 1906** in Calcutta (Parsi Bagan Square) during the Swadeshi movement.

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