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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

VSETEAM wishes you a Happy Independence Day.

Here are some facts about the Indian flag :

The Indian Flag has three colours: orange (saffron), white and green.
The flag of India is also called Tiranga, or Tricolor

The description of the Indian Flag is as follows:
Three three equal horizontal bands of saffron, subdued orange, (top), white, and green
A blue chakra (24-spooked wheel) centered in the white band
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Indian flag represent the following:
Saffron - a symbol of courage
White - peace and honesty
Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
Green - hope, joy , fertility and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance
The basic style shown in the picture of the Indian flag is described as Emblem -reflecting the central design of the flag pattern
All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Indian flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height )
The emblem on the Indian flag pictures a blue chakra (24-spooked wheel)
The Meaning & History of the Indian Flag
The Indian emblem depicts the blue Ashoka Chakra - the "wheel of the law"
The Chakra was based on the emblem of the 3rd century Mauryan emperor, Ashoka
The 24 spokes of the wheel signifies 24 hours and progress every hour
The Indian flag was designed by a freedom fighter called Pingali Venkayya
The Indian flag was adopted on July 22, 1947 and symbolizes freedom

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