Flag of India - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

The flag of India, known as the Tiranga, has three horizontal bands of saffron, white, and green with a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra in the center symbolizing law, truth, and progress. It represents courage, peace, and faith, reflecting the nation’s unity and diversity.

The National Flag of India

Flag of India
About Image - The National flag of the India.

India Flag Facts

CountryIndia
CapitalNew Delhi
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)
Official LanguageHindi and English
ISO Country CodeIND
Adopted On22 July 1947
Design ByPingali Venkayya
National Day15 August (Independence Day)
National SongJana Gana Mana (National Anthem of India)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsSaffron, White, Green, Navy Blue (Ashoka Chakra)
DesignHorizontal tricolor with saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom) with Ashoka Chakra in the center
Center SymbolAshoka Chakra (24-spoked wheel)
Meaning of SaffronCourage, sacrifice, and strength
Meaning of WhitePeace, truth, and purity
Meaning of GreenGrowth, fertility, and prosperity
Symbolism of Ashoka ChakraRepresents law (Dharma), motion, and progress
Cultural InfluenceInspired by the Mauryan Empire and Indian freedom movement
Unique FeatureOnly national flag designed with Khadi cloth as per Indian Flag Code