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Indian Flag - Meaning
The study of flags is called Vexillology and comes from the Latin
word vexillum ("flag") and the Greek suffix -logy ("study").
The word "flag" is derived from the old Saxon word "fflaken" which means
to fly or to float in the air. The idea of flying a flag grew from the
requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield. Shields were
painted with emblems or symbols to identify friend or enemy. Warriors
needed to know where their leaders were hence the custom of carrying a
pole was adopted and subsequently the idea of flags began! Flags and
banners were even mentioned in the bible, the following quote is
from the bible book entitled Song of Solomons, (6:10): "Thou
art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible
as an army with banners."
Indian Flag
- Description
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The background of Indian Flags are orange (saffron), white and
green
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Indian flags
are known as Tricolor's or Tiranga
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Indian Flags
have three three equal horizontal bands of saffron, subdued orange,
(top), white, and green
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There is a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) in the center of the white band
Indian Flag - Color Symbolism
According to
Ancient and Heraldic traditions a huge amount of symbolism is
related to specific colors. The colors on Indian flags represent the
following:
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Saffron - a symbol of courage
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White - peace and honesty
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Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
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Green - hope, joy , fertility and love and in many cultures have
a sacred significance
Indian Flag- History
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The emblem on Indian Flags depict the blue Ashoka Chakra - which
is known as the "wheel of the law"
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The Chakra is based on the emblem or symbol of the 3rd century
Mauryan emperor, Ashoka
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The 24 spokes of the wheel signify 24 hours and progress every
hour
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The freedom fighter, Pingali Venkayya designed the Indian Flag
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Indian flags symbolize freedom and they were adopted on July 22,
1947
Indian Flag
- Definition
Flags are defined as a symbol or emblem usually consisting of a rectangular
piece of cloth of distinctive design. Flags are also often used as a
signalling device and method of communication. Government buildings
are often decorated with flags. A cloth usually bearing a device or
devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc., or to give or
ask information; commonly attached to a staff to be waved by the
wind; a standard; a banner; an ensign; the colors; as, the national
flag; a military or a naval flag.
Facts about Indian Flag
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All
pictures of flags show them flying, from the viewer's
point of view, from left to right
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The
Study of the Flags is known as Vexillology
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The
upper left quarter of the flag is known as the
Canton
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A Flag
share is the flag officer's share of prize money
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People
with an interest in flags are called Vexillologists
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The
Romans were the first to use cloth flags - they
were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of
spears - the idea of fastening flags to the side of
a pole soon followed
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The
shape and flag ratio of the Indian Flag is 2:3 (
length 1½ times the height )
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To dip the flag
is the process of lowering and quickly restore it to its
place is often done as a mark of respect
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The
idea of flying a flag came from the requirements of
ancient warfare in the battlefield
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When
presenting a nations flag, the United Nations uses
alphabetical order, this includes the Indian Flag. Their
flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag
has precedence over another country's flag
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The Indian Flag should
never be allowed to drag along the ground
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A tattered or
faded Indian Flag should be removed and replaced with a new Indian Flag
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The Indian Flag should
always be flown the correct way up, it is vital that due
care and consideration is taken to ensure this
Displaying Indian Flags - Did you know?
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The act or
function of raising the Indian Flag, as on a rope is referred to as
hoisting
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To denote grief
and mourning, the Indian Flag is hoisted to half of the potential
height of the flag pole , this is called flying the flag at
Half Staff or Half Mast and is carried out by firstly
raising the Indian Flag to the top, then lowering the Indian Flag halfway
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To show distress
the Indian Flag is flown upside-down
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Always hoist the
Indian Flag briskly and lower the Indian Flag ceremoniously
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No disrespect
should be shown to the Indian Flag flag
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Indian Flags should
never be displayed, used, fastened or kept in such a way as
to allow the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in
any way
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Indian Flags should
never have placed upon them, nor on any part of it, nor
attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure,
design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
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To strike, or
lower the Indian Flag is the process of hauling it down. It is a
token of respect, submission, or, in an engagement, of
surrender
Information about
India
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The Indian
Climate varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate
in north
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The terrain in
India is upland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south, flat to
rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in west, Himalayas
in north
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The lowest point
in India: Indian Ocean 0 m
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The highest
point in India: Kanchenjunga 8,598 m
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Indian Natural
resources: Coal (fourth-largest reserves in the world), iron
ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, rare earth elements, titanium
ore, chromite, natural gas, diamonds, petroleum, limestone,
arable land
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Indian Capital
City: New Delhi
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Indian
Agricultural products : rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute,
tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle, water buffalo, sheep,
goats, poultry; fish
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Indian Currency
: Indian rupee (INR)
Dream Definition -
Flags
Seeing your
national flag in your dream means peace and/or prosperity.
Seeing a flag of a foreign nation indicates a breach of trust
between friends.
Indian Flag
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