What is the meaning of the three colours of the tricolour? They tell the story of India's pride and sacrifice..

15th August (Independence Day 2025) is a historic date for our country. On this day in the year 1947, our country was freed from the slavery of the British. Every year on Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort and salutes the heroes of the country.

Our national flag, the Tricolor, is a symbol of our independence. Its three colors, saffron, white, and green, give us a very special message. Let us know what the three colors of the tricolor mean and what they teach us.

Size of the tricolor
The length and width of the tricolor are in the ratio of 3:2. It has equal stripes of three colors and the Ashoka Chakra in the middle. Ashoka Chakra is made of blue color, which has 24 spokes.

Meaning of saffron color
The top of the tricolor is saffron. This color shows the strength and courage of the country. It is a symbol of courage from the heroes of our country. This color is also considered a symbol of sacrifice and patriotism.

Meaning of white color
The white color of the tricolor is considered a symbol of peace and truth. This color shows that India is a peace-loving country and believes in non-violence. At the same time, the Dharma Chakra made on it i.e., Ashok Chakra, is a symbol of religion and continuous progress.

Meaning of green color
The third color of the tricolor i.e. green color, is a symbol of greenery and development of our country. India is an agricultural country. This color of the tricolor reminds us of the importance of farming and greenery.

What is the specialty of Ashok Chakra?
The dark blue circle made in the middle of the white color of the tricolor is called Ashok Chakra. It is taken from the wheel made on the Ashoka Pillar. It has 24 spokes, which symbolize 24 hours of the year. It teaches us to move forward continuously with religion.

When was the tricolor adopted?
The tricolor was given the status of the national flag of India by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947. Our tricolor is a symbol of our country's pride and independence. Therefore, the tricolor is hoisted with great respect.

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