As you know, India has for a long time was a colony of England.In the past, he hovered over the country proudly British "Jack".Then, in the years of independence, it was approved by the flag of India-Republic.Since 1947 to the present time it is used in the state, and the term "tricolor" for the inhabitants of the country means it is the national flag.
key color palette
Basis invented Pingali Venkayey for the Indian National Congress.It consists of three horizontal stripes, Fixed width "deep saffron" at the top, white - in the middle, bottom - bright green.In the center the wheel with spokes ("Ashoka Chakra") color pattern - dark blue.Modern rectangular flag of India, the ratio of length to width - three to two.It is also used for military purposes, in the Army.The specification requires that a panel was manufactured only from the material, "Hadi" - homespun, made popular by Gandhi.More on the initiative of the Mahatma in the banner of a time was applied drawing the spinning wheel, but then it was removed.Left image-wheel chakra symbolizing the movement.
Flag of India - the value
modern confessional state avoids religious interpretations "tricolor".The colors are revealed as symbols of fertility, strength and peace.Previously, they also symbolize the different religious communities of the state.Since their beginning, and the authors interpreted the flag as well as the spiritual leader - Gandhi (but he soon also leaned toward more neutral understanding).Interestingly, before the spinning wheel still candidates for the image on the flag of India considered the supreme god Ganesha and even Mother Cow, but they have not passed a competition.Some time in the banner of the star attended a crescent - the symbol of Islam.Chakra-wheel picture it now has 24 spokes and the diameter is approximately equal to the width of the middle - white - stripes.
Now saffron is at the top of the courage and strength of the country, white in the middle - peace and truth, green - growth, favorable conditions, fertility.Because of the very soft shades of saffron and green flag of India in different interpretations sometimes reproduce correctly.There is given an image with a government site, showing the true colors colors flag of India - photo in front of you.That's what his proper image.
Gandhi
Banner country - the perceived need, the freedom for which many people put their heads.Because it is the ideal of equality, which is one of the great images of the country.We need all those who India - sweet home, recognize a common flag to live and possibly die for him.So said the great Gandhi.
evolution and history
Flag of India (national) has undergone some changes in its form from the date of the first appearance in 1906 in Calcutta.Then the panel also consisted of three bands, but other colors: red, yellow, green.
Next was raised in the Paris Madame Cama and her colleagues - exiled revolutionaries in 1907.The colors - the same as that of the first, but on the top of the strip depicted the seven stars, which meant seven wise men - sons of Brahma.As their names back in the Indian astronomers call the main light of the constellation Ursa Major.Saptarishi considered in the mythology of the creators of the current universe and the ancestor of all living now.
was another flag with lotuses in 1906 (officially recognized flower in India).There was a crescent (symbol of Islam and Hinduism it symbolizes cold mind and "a vessel of nectar of immortality").There was a banner with a picture of the sun and the slogan "Vande Mataram" (respected mother).It is now - the official symbol of the city of Kolkata.Also, with the British flag "Jack" in the corner - in 1917, with the "spinning wheel Gandhi" - in 1921, the spinning wheel, but now with the existing colors - in 1931.This year is considered a turning point in the history of Indian symbols of state (see. Above the flag of India - photo), and then the spinning wheel symbolized the progress and development of the country.It was then replaced by a chakra-wheel.
coat of arms and flag of India
But the emblem of the state - the four lions, standing back to back on the abacus.Fourth, it is true, not visible from behind the fellow!It is also associated with the history of Buddhism: "Lion Capital" found at Sarnath Emperor Ashoka, thereby noting the place where Gautama the first time taught Dharma.Picture this particular sculpture and announced the National Indian emblem (coat of arms) in 1950, when India became a republic.
So the coat of arms - four Indian lions on a circular pedestal.On the abacus posted images of four animals - symbols of areas: the elephant - east, the lion - the North, the bull - west, the horse - the south (visible only horse and elephant).Below - the lotus, which symbolizes the source of life.Even lower - Devanagari motto: "The winner is the only truth!" This is a quotation from the ancient Vedas.And the whole emblem symbolizes courage, reasonable, fortitude Indian nation.
remains to add that in the country there are quite strict rules with respect to the state symbols, gathered in the Code.The flag should not be used as clothing or draperies.He can not intentionally touch the water or land.It is forbidden to throw a flag on top of the vehicles."Tricolor" can not be used as a garland.He must fly from sunrise to sunset, regardless of the weather.
