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Who designed the Indian flag?
Pingali Venkayya
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Pingali Venkayya had designed the flag of India and presented it to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921 during the session of the All India Congress Committee in Vijaywada. The flag, at that time, was made of Green and Saffron colour, representing Muslim and Hindu communities of India.
How did India get its flag?
Gandhi first proposed a flag to the Indian National Congress in 1921. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. In the centre was a traditional spinning wheel, symbolising Gandhi’s goal of making Indians self-reliant by fabricating their own clothing, between a red stripe for Hindus and a green stripe for Muslims.
How would you describe our national flag?
The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of India saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle and India green at the bottom in equal proportion. The top saffron colour, indicates the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra.
When was India’s first flag made?
August 7, 1906
The first national flag in India is said to have been hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park) in Calcutta now Kolkata. The flag was composed of three horizontal strips of red, yellow and green.
How draw Indian flag step by step?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draw the Indian flag.
- Step 1: Draw the pole.
- Step 2: Draw the flag.
- Step 3: Divide the flag into 3 parts.
- Step 4: Draw the circle for the Ashoka Chakra.
- Step 5: Complete the Ashoka Chakra.
- Step 6: Draw the stand for the flag pole.
- Step 7: Draw the cord/rope.
What material should a flag be made of?
Nylon flags
Nylon flags are the most common flag material. It is the ideal material for most flag displays. The 200 denier material we use to make our nylon flags is tightly woven so it will fly in the slightest breeze.