On 15 August 1947, India attained freedom from the British Rule. Every year, August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India. This national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country.
The Prime Minister's speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is a major highlight. Patriotic presentations by school children add colors to the celebrations.
The preparations begin a month in advance. Roads are decorated with flags and buntings. Buildings of national importance are illuminated.
NATIONAL FLAG OF INDIA
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The national flag, a symbol of free India, is a horizontal tri-colour of saffron, white and green. The wheel in its centre, is a replica of the chakra, which appears on the abacus of Ashoka's pillar.
The flag was adopted on July 22,1947 and presented to the nation on August 15, 1947.
The color saffron, stands for courage, sacrifice and renunciation.
White, symbolizes truth and purity
"truth in our speech and purity of thought"
Green represents life, faith and chivalry.
The 24 spokes of the wheel are multiples of 8, representing the noble precepts of the Eight-Fold path, taught by the Buddha. The wheel itself denotes unceasing motion and progress.
