Official Palette
Symbolism
Saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white stands for peace and truth, and green symbolizes faith and chivalry. The navy blue wheel (Ashoka Chakra) has 24 spokes representing the endless cycle of life and the dharma (law).
History
Known as the 'Tiranga' (Tricolor), it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947, just before India's independence from the British Empire. The design is based on the Swaraj flag of the Indian National Congress.
Construction
A horizontal tricolor in a 2:3 ratio. The Ashoka Chakra is centered in the white stripe, with its diameter roughly matching the stripe's width.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 22, 1947
- Designer
- Pingali Venkayya
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
India has a 24-spoke wheel at 2:3; Niger has an orange disc at 6:7.
Historical Divergence
India adopted the Tiranga on July 22, 1947. Niger adopted the orange disc on November 23, 1959.
Flags with resemblance
Both are saffron-or-orange, white, and green. India has a 24-spoke wheel; Niger has an orange disc and a 6:7 ratio.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Must be made of khadi (hand-spun cloth) by law
- The Ashoka Chakra must have 24 spokes
- The saffron band must always be on top
Practice
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