30+ FAQs And Surprising Facts About Indian National Flag During Har Ghar Tiranga Week 2025

Surprising Facts About Indian National Flag: India is preparing to celebrate its 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, where millions of people proudly display the Indian National Flag at home, is one of the most cherished traditions during this time. The navy blue Ashoka Chakra and the tricolour, which features stripes of deep saffron, pure white, and rich green, represent the sacrifices, unity, and hopes of our country. 

Although we see the flag frequently, most people are unaware of some interesting facts and important rules associated with it. Our national flag has a rich history worth exploring, from the meaning of its colours to the strict rules in the Flag Code of India. Learning these facts becomes even more important during Har Ghar Tiranga Week. Each flag that flies reminds us of India's great past and hopeful future.

This article contains 30+ frequently asked questions and unexpected facts about the Indian National Flag, including its design, history, regulations, and interesting anecdotes, so you can celebrate this Independence Day with pride and knowledge.

History and Origin of the Indian National Flag

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1. When was the Indian National Flag adopted? 

  On July 22, 1947, by the Constituent Assembly.

2. Who designed the current Indian flag? 

  Pingali Venkayya.

3. What inspired the Indian tricolour design? 

  The Swaraj Flag of the Indian National Congress.

4. How many versions of the flag existed before independence? 

  Nearly five major designs evolved before 1947.

5. What does the Ashoka Chakra signify? 

  Law, righteousness and the eternal wheel of progress.

6. How many spokes are in the Ashoka Chakra?

   There are 24 spokes.

7. Was the Indian flag always like this?

  No, it went through multiple changes before independence.

Colours and meanings of Tiranga

8. What does the saffron colour represent? 

   Courage and sacrifice.

9. What does the white stripe mean? 

   Peace and truth.

10. What does the green colour symbolise? 

   Faith, fertility, and prosperity.

11. What is the exact colour shade of the saffron used?

   Indian saffron (deep saffron).

12. Which material must the national flag be made of?

  Khadi, hand-spun and hand-woven cloth.

13. What is the ratio of the flag’s length to height?

   The ratio is 3:2.

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Rules and Guidelines Related to India's Flag

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14. Is it legal to fly the national flag at home?

   Yes, as per the Flag Code of India.

15. Can the national flag be flown at night?

  Yes, as per the 2021 amendment to the Flag Code of India.

16. Can a damaged flag be used?

   No, it must be replaced immediately.

17. How should the flag be disposed of if damaged?

    By burning it privately and respectfully.

18. Is it legal to print the flag on clothes?

    Only if it is not disrespectful and follows the Flag Code guidelines.

19. Can the flag be used in advertisements?

    Not for commercial purposes.

20. Is hoisting the flag mandatory on Independence Day?

    It is encouraged but not legally mandatory for citizens.

21. When should the flag be flown at half-mast? 

   During official mourning as declared by the government.

Unique Facts About the Indian Flag

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22. What is the largest Indian flag ever made? 

    A 1,100 kg flag in Leh, Ladakh.

23. Which is the highest location where the Indian flag is hoisted?

   Siachen Glacier.

24. Which Indian state has the tallest flagpole? 

   Belagavi, Karnataka (361 feet).

25. What happens to a damaged or old flag? 

   It should be disposed of respectfully, preferably by burning in private.

Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan

26. What is Har Ghar Tiranga? 

  A government campaign encouraging citizens to hoist the national flag at home.

27. When is Har Ghar Tiranga Week celebrated? 

  Around Independence Day, usually in the second week of August.

28. Which day is celebrated as National Flag Day in India? 

  22 July every year

29. What is the punishment for disrespecting the flag? 

   Up to 3 years imprisonment, fine, or both.

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Historical Moments of India's National Flag

30. Who first hoisted the Indian flag after independence? 

  Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru at the Red Fort, Delhi.

31. When was the first flag hoisted in space?

  During India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission, an emblem was placed on the lunar lander.

32. Which athlete carried the flag at the 1948 Olympics? 

  Balbir Singh Sr.

33. When was the flag first hoisted on Mount Everest?

   May 29, 1965, by an Indian expedition.

34. Which war saw the most Indian flags hoisted in captured territories?

   The 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Fun & Lesser-Known Facts About Tricolour

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35. Which foreign country first hoisted the Indian flag before independence? 

  Germany. It was unfurled by Madam Bhikaiji Cama at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, on   August 22, 1907. 

36. Can miniature flags be printed on stationery? 

  Only if they follow Flag Code guidelines.

37. What is the record for the largest human formation of the tricolour? 

 Over 50,000 participants in Chandigarh (2014).

38. Which city holds the record for most flags hoisted together? 

  Pune, Maharashtra.