India celebrates its 73rd year of Independence on August 15, 2019. On this day, the tricolour is unfurled as a symbolic reminder of the county슬롯사이트™s freedom from British imperialism. Growing up in India, some of the best memories of Independence Day celebrations is waking up in the morning and heading out for flag hoisting ceremony. A sense of pride fills us seeing the tricolour unfurled to the tune of patriotic songs in the background. The national flag, called the tricolour or the tiranga, is a matter of national pride and aspiration. But did you know there is a proper protocol in place to hoist the Indian national flag? The Ministry of Home Affairs has in place a Flag Code of India meant to preserve the integrity and respect for the tricolour. Evolution of the Indian National Flag Tiranga From 1906 to 1947 (Watch Video).

The national flag of India is ideally made of hand-spun and hand-woven wool, cotton, silk or khadi fabric. It is rectangular in shape and it슬롯사이트™s the ratio of length to height is 3:2. With the ratio in mind, there are nine sizes of the Indian flag. Significance and History of the Tricolour or Tiranga, India's National Flag.

Flag Size No. Dimensions in mm
1 6300 X 4200
2 3600 X 2400
3 2700 X 1800
4 1800 X 1200
5 1350 X 900
6 900 X 600
7 450 X 300
8 225 X 150
9 150 X 100

How to Hoist the Indian National Flag

On occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day, the national flag of India is hoisted in educational and governmental institutions. Here슬롯사이트™s a model set of instructions to hoist the tricolour correctly.

슬롯사이트¢ When the Flag is flown, it should occupy the position of honour and should be placed in such a manner.

슬롯사이트¢ Where it슬롯사이트™s customary to hoist the Flag on a building, it will be flown on all days, including Sundays and public holidays. It will be flown from sunrise to sunset irrespective of weather conditions.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should be positioned with the saffron band on top and the green band at the bottom.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should not be in a dishevelled condition.

슬롯사이트¢ It cannot be torn, damaged or disrespected in any manner.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should not be stuffed with sweets, flowers or confetti while unfurling.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should never be hoisted at half pole.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should never touch the ground or trail in water.

슬롯사이트¢ The flag should be hoisted at a fast pace but lowered slowly.

슬롯사이트¢ Hoisting and lowering of the Flag should be done as bugle sounds play.

슬롯사이트¢ Everyone should face the flag while it is being hoisted.

슬롯사이트¢ People should stand in attention when the flag is hoisted.

슬롯사이트¢ People should sing the national anthem when the flag is hoisted.

슬롯사이트¢ No other flag should fly higher than the Indian flag or placed side-by-side.

슬롯사이트¢ The Flag should be taken down in the evening.

슬롯사이트¢ Once the flag is taken down, it should be folded and kept in a wooden box.

The Indian flag is a representation of our national pride. Bringing any kind of disrespect to the Flag is akin to disrespecting the nation. While hoisting or lowering, every citizen of India should show their utmost respect to the Flag on Independence Day. It슬롯사이트™s the least the nation expects from its people, considering how many have laid their lives down for the tricolour.

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