Flag of India (GIF)

The national flag of India (Hindi: भारत का ध्वज), also known as the "Tiranga," is a vibrant and distinctive design that holds deep symbolism. It features three horizontal stripes of equal width, with saffron at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe, there is a navy blue Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel that represents the dharma (truth or righteousness) and is inspired by the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. The saffron color symbolizes courage and sacrifice; the white color represents peace, purity, and truth; and the green color signifies faith, chivalry, growth, and hope. This flag is a powerful embodiment of India's diverse and dynamic culture, as well as its aspiration for unity, peace, and progress.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	July 22, 1947
Designed by:	Pingali Venkayya
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇮🇳

The emblem of India, often referred to as the "State Emblem of India," features a majestic representation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, an ancient sculpture dating back to the 3rd century BCE. The Lion Capital is mounted on a circular base and is crowned by the Dharma Chakra, or the wheel of law, flanked by a pair of Indian horses on either side. The four lions, standing back to back, symbolize courage, strength, and unity, while the wheel represents the nation's righteousness and progress. The emblem's inscription of "Satyameva Jayate (सत्यमेव जयते)" in Devanagari script, which translates to "Truth Alone Triumphs," is the nation's guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of truth and justice. This emblem is a potent symbol of India's rich heritage, cultural continuity, and its commitment to democratic ideals and moral values.

India, also called the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. Its capital is New Delhi, and its population is about 1.393 billion (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Indonesia, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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Capital:	New Delhi
Other major cities:	Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad
Official languages:	Hindi, English
Region:	Southern Asia
Ethnic groups:	72% Indo-Aryan, 25% Dravidian, 3% Mongoloid and Others
Religions:	79.8% Hinduism, 14.2% Islam, 2.3% Christianity, 1.7% Sikhism, 0.7% Buddhism, 0.4% Jainism, 0.9% others
Nationality name:	Indian
Area:	3,287,263 km² (1,269,219 sq mi)
Population:	1.393 billion (2021)
Country codes:	IN, IND (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.in
Calling code:	+91

Keywords: Flag and emblem of India (Hindi: भारत का झंडा और प्रतीक), GIF

References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_India
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Emblem_of_India