Indian National Flag
The Indian National Flag is the symbol of the
land and people of India. Our National Flag is a tricolour panel made up of
three rectangular panels or sub-panels of equal widths. The colour of the top
panel is India saffron (Kesaria) and that of the bottom is India green. The
middle panel is white, bearing at its centre the design of the Ashoka Chakra in
navy blue colour with equally spaced spokes. The Ashoka Chakra is visible on
both sides of the Flag in the centre the white panel. The Flag is rectangular in
shape with the ratio of the length to the height (width) being 3:2. Dr S.
Radhakrishnan explained about the National Flag in the Constituent Assembly
which adopted it, "Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation or
disinterestedness The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide
our conduct. The green shows our relation to the soil, our relation to the
plant life here on which all other life depends. The shoka Wheel is the wheel
of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the
controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel
denotes motion. There is life in movement. India must move and go forward.
If done properly, there is no restriction on the display of the
National Flag by common people, private organisations or educational
institutions. Consistent with the dignity and honour of the Flag as detailed in
the Flag Code of India, anyone may hoist/display the National Flag on all days
and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise Where the practice is to fly the Flag on
any public building, it must be flown on the building on all days including
Sundays and holidays and, except as provided in the Code, it shall be flown
from sunrise to sunset irrespective of weather conditions. The Flag may be
flown on such a building at night also but this should be only on very special
occasions The Flag must not be used as a drapery in any form except in
State/Military/Central Paramilitary Forces funerals. In such cases also the
Flag must not be lowered into the grave or burnt in the pyre. The Flag must not
be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train or boat. It
must not be used or stored in such a manner as may damage or soil it. When the
Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it must not be cast aside or
disrespectfully disposed of but be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably
by burning. The Flag must not be used as a covering for a building. Although
the Flag can be used as a costume or uniform, it should not be used as
undergarments or below the waist. It must not be embroidered or printed upon
cushions, napkins, etc. Lettering of any kind must not be put upon the Flag. It
must not be used in any form of advertisement. Showing disrespect or insult to
the National Flag is a punishable offence.
The National Flag
must not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag.
There must be separate mastheads for different flags. When a foreign dignitary
travels in a car provided by Government, the National Flag is flown on the
right side of the car and the Flag of the foreign countries on the left side of
the car In the event of the death of the President, the Vice-President or the
Prime Minister, the National Flag is half-masted throughout the country. Over
the last five decades, several people including members of the armed forces
have laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. We
must salute and cherish our National Flag.
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