Independence Day 2023: The country celebrates the historic occasion of Independence Day on August 15 annually with great valour and pride. It is a special day that commemorates the valour and spirit of the great Indian freedom fighters who fought for the independence of the country from colonial British rule. This occasion holds immense significance and emotions for every citizen of the nation.

The celebrations of Independence Day include flag hoisting, organising drills and singing the National Anthem. Numerous cultural programmes are also held in schools, colleges and societies to commemorate the day. The celebrations of Independence Day will be surrounded by the theme of “Nation First, Always First" under "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" celebrations. This year will mark the celebrations of the 77th Independence Day. As this special occasion is here, we have compiled some amazing facts about the Indian flag that you should know as the citizen.

Interesting Facts About Indian National Flag

1. It is believed that the first Indian National Flag in India was hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park) in Calcutta.

2. The first Indian national flag was hoisted on August 7, 1906, at Parsee Bagan Square in Kolkata. The flag had three major colours namely red, yellow, and green.

3. Embracing the Ashoka chakra from Emperor Ashoka’s lion capital, the modern Indian Tiranga was officially embraced on July 22, 1947, and proudly raised on August 15, 1947.

4. The top court’s 2004 declaration underscored the significance of flying the National Flag with respect and dignity, upholding citizens’ fundamental rights.

5. Rabindranath Tagore’s composition, initially titled ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata,’ was later christened ‘Jan Gan Man,’ evolving into India’s revered national anthem.

6. In 1904, India's first national flag was designed by Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.

7. According to the law, the National Flag of India is to be made by ‘Khadi’ which is hand-spun wool/cotton/silk Khadi cloth. Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha is the only unit in India that is accredited to supply and manufacture the Flag of India.

8. The Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission, have the manufacturing right to make the National Flag of India.

9. The Asoka Chakra was selected as a depiction of Dharma. The size of the Asoka Chakra was not defined in the Flag code.

10. The width-to-length ratio of the National Flag of India is 2:3. The three strips of the flag should be equivalent in width and length.

11. The largest Indian flag was hoisted at the Indo-Pak Attari Border. The nation’s largest flag measures 110 metres in length, 24 metres in width and 55 tons in weight.