Rules you must know for hoisting National Flag Tiranga

Importance of National Flag

The national flag is an important symbol of a country’s identity and unity. It represents the country’s history, values, and aspirations and serves as a unifying symbol for its citizens. The flag is also used to represent the country on the international stage, and is often flown at diplomatic missions and international events.

The national flag is also important in terms of national pride, and it is often used in patriotic events and ceremonies, such as Independence Day and Memorial Day. It also serves as a symbol of sovereignty and is usually flown on government buildings and other important locations.

It is also considered as a symbol of national unity and integrity, the flag is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the country’s founding fathers and the men and women who have served and continue to serve the country. It is a symbol of the nation’s struggles, achievements, and aspirations. Flying the national flag is an act of respect and honor to the country, its people, and its history.

In short, the national flag is an important symbol of a country’s identity and it represents the nation and its people, and holds immense emotional and sentimental value to the citizens.

History of Tricolour

he tricolor flag, also known as the Tiranga, is the national flag of India. The flag has three equal horizontal bands of saffron (at the top), white (in the middle), and green (at the bottom). The flag was first designed by Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and agriculturist from Andhra Pradesh, in 1921. However, the flag’s design underwent several changes before it was officially adopted as the national flag of India on July 22, 1947, a few days before India’s independence from British rule.

The saffron color represents courage and sacrifice, the white represents peace and truth, and the green represents faith and chivalry. The Ashoka Chakra in the center of the white band has 24 spokes, which represents the 24-hour cycle of the day and stands for the progress of the nation.

The tricolor flag was first hoisted by Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian National Congress session in Calcutta on August 7, 1906. It became a symbol of the Indian independence movement and was used in various political and social contexts. The flag was also hoisted by the Indian National Army, which was led by Subhash Chandra Bose during the Indian Independence movement.

The flag was officially adopted as the national flag of India on July 22, 1947, a few days before India’s independence from British rule.

The Tiranga, was first designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921, it underwent several changes before it was officially adopted as the national flag of India on July 22, 1947, just before India’s independence from British rule. The flag is a symbol of the Indian independence movement, and it represents the country’s identity, and its colors represent the nation’s courage, peace, faith and chivalry.

Know some important rules of using Tiranga

The Flag Code of India, 2002 lays down the rules and regulations for the use and display of the national flag, also known as the Tiranga. The code applies to the display of the flag by all citizens of India, as well as government and private organizations, and the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.The code lays down specific guidelines for the use and handling of the national flag, and it is important to follow these guidelines in order to show respect and honor to the country and its symbol. The code is divided into three parts:

Part I of the Flag Code of India, 2002 deals with the usage of the national flag by all citizens, private organizations, and educational institutions. It lays down guidelines for the display of the national flag on cars, buildings, and other places.

Part II of the Flag Code of India, 2002 deals with the usage of the national flag by Central and State Governments and Union Territories. It lays down guidelines for the display of the national flag on government buildings, official cars, and other places.

Part III of the Flag Code of India, 2002 deals with the usage of the national flag by the armed forces of India. It lays down guidelines for the display of the national flag on naval ships, military installations, and other places.

Some of the key rules and regulations laid down in the Flag Code of India, 2002:

According to Rule 2.2 of the Flag Code of January 26, 2002, any person, educational institution and private or government organization can hoist the tricolor flag with full respect on any day or any occasion.

1. The national flag should be made of khadi, a hand-spun and hand-woven cotton cloth.
2. The national flag should be flown on all days, including national holidays, except on days when the weather is inclement.
3. The national flag should be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect on specific occasions, such as the death of a president, prime minister or other dignitary.
4. The national flag should not be used for commercial purposes without the permission of the government.
5. The national flag should not be used for decoration or as a part of any costume or dress.
6. The national flag should not be flown at night unless it is properly illuminated.
7. The national flag should not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water.
8. Making of plastic tricolor is prohibited. The national flag can only be of cotton, silk or khadi. On the other hand, if you are taking the tricolor of paper or making it at home, then it is very important to keep it with respect.
9. No other photo or painting should ever be made on the flag.
10. Torn and soiled flag cannot be hoisted.
11. If the color of the flag has faded, then it should not be hoisted.
12. The flag should never be kept bent. Where the tricolor is being flown, it should be at the top.
13. At the place where the tricolor flag is being hoisted, there should not be any other flag above it.
14. There should not be any kind of advertisement on the pole or building on which the flag is hoisted.

Some of the key guidelines for hoisting the national flag:

1. The national flag should be taken down ceremoniously at sunset or before darkness falls, whichever is earlier.
2. The national flag should not be flown at night unless it is properly illuminated.
3. The national flag should be taken down in a dignified manner, without any delay or hesitation.
4. The national flag should not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water while taking it down.
5. The national flag should be folded neatly and carefully, and stored in a clean and dry place.
6. The national flag should not be used for any other purpose after it has been flown, such as for decoration or as a part of any costume or dress.

Guidelines issued by the government to take down the Tricolor at home :

1. The flag should be lowered in a slow and dignified manner.
2. Once it is lowered, it should be kept horizontally.
3. The saffron and green stripes should then be folded in such a way that the white color and Ashok Chakra are in the middle.
4. The white band should then be folded so that only the Ashoka Chakra is visible along with the saffron and green stripes.
5. The folded flag should be treated with respect and it should never be allowed to touch the ground.

Punishment :

Insulting the tricolor is totally wrong. If a person publicly burns, defiles, crushes or hoists the tricolor flag against the rules. Desecration of national flag is a criminal offence in India, and The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, lays down the punishment for disrespect to the national flag. The punishment for desecration of the flag is imprisonment for a term, which may extend to three years, or with fine, or It is also possible that the person may be punished with both imprisonment and fine.