Southern Asia
India
A horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white and India green with a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra of 24 spokes in the center. It was adopted shortly before independence, evolving from the flag of the Indian national movement.
All flagsAsia
Adopted
1947
Proportion
2:3
Colours
4
Colours & their meaning
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Deep saffron
Represents courage and sacrifice.
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White
Represents truth and peace.
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India green
Represents faith and chivalry.
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Navy blue
The Ashoka Chakra represents the wheel of law and dharma.
Symbols & emblems
Ashoka Chakra
The 24-spoked wheel is taken from the Lion Capital of Ashoka and symbolizes dharma, justice and motion.
Did you know?
By law, the Indian national flag was traditionally required to be made of khadi, a hand-spun cloth closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.