Har Ghar Tiranga 2026: Learn fascinating history of India’s Tiranga, from 1906 flag to modern tricolour this Independence Day

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026: Know the fascinating history of India’s National Flag, its evolution from 1906 to 1947, Pingali Venkayya’s contribution, Ashoka Chakra, colours and Independence Day significance.

New Delhi: Every August, the Tiranga transforms ordinary balconies, rooftops and public spaces into a sea of saffron, white and green. But behind the familiar flag is a remarkable story of experimentation, freedom struggle, political debate and national identity. As Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 gets underway, the Tricolour is once again at the centre of Independence Day celebrations, offering an opportunity to look beyond the flag on the pole and revisit how India’s most recognisable national symbol came to be.

History of Indian Flag

1. 1906 — Calcutta Flag

The first widely recognised flag associated with India’s nationalist movement was hoisted at Parsee Bagan Square, Calcutta,........

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