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Significance of Tricolour in India's national flag

Gowrish Babu
Our National Flag which is also known as the 'Tricolour' or 'Tiranga' has huge importance. Our National Flag symbolises our freedom and the long struggle that our brave freedom fighters fought before India got its independence.
As we celebrate 75th Independence Day, it is important for us to know the significance of the three different colours used in our flag.
It was in 1931 when a resolution was passed to make our National Flag such that it contains three colours representing our nation and didn't represent any particular community.
Our National Flag contains three horizontal bars having saffron (kesariya), white and dark green colours in them.
The saffron colour is at the top of the flag and it signifies the courage and strength of every Indian.
The white colour is in the middle and it symbolises the peace, unity and truth of every Indian.
The dark green colour is at the bottom and it signifies the prosperity and fertility of the nation. Moreover, it also honours the farmers who work hard to cultivate the land in our country.
The indigo coloured wheel is known as the Dharma Chakra (the wheel of law) and it has been taken from the Sarnath Lion Capital.
The Sarnath Lion Capital is a significant symbol of the Mauryan Dynasty.
So, this Independence Day, when we hoist the Tiranga with pride, let us be mindful of every colour the Tricolour represents.
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