The Flag

It is a horizontal tricolor of saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. I am telling about our national flag. Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the significance of the colors in the national flag and the wheel which is Asoka chakra.

In the national flag of India the top band is of Saffron color which indicates the strength and courage of the people of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth. The last band is green in color shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.

The chakra intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. It is also called as Asoka chakra because it is taken from the in the Sarnath Lion Capital made by the 3rd-century BC Mauryan Emperor Asoka.

Now that the Independence Day is nearing, patriotism will start showing in the hearts of people and they tend to “show off” their patriotism a lot. Some, using this tendency of people make money by selling Indian flags to the common man. These things though from outside shows how patriotic people are, actually are shameful to our flag and the nation. Already the rag pickers have started their business on the signals of Bangalore. They have started selling the plastic flags, even the flags made of cloth to the people who wait in the signals.

These flags sold are first of all plastic ones, then they don’t have the bands and chakra in the correct proportion and on that, we use the flag as we like and put it on our vehicles and also feel proud. This enthusiasm remains till the night of 15th August and the very next morning, we see our flag in gutter, being burnt, on streets and in all the places and conditions which shows disrespect to the flag.

I think, before criticizing the celebrities for their disrespect and ignorance towards the national flag, we should take the initiative and show respect to the flag first.


I REQUEST ALL BANGALOREANS AND INDIANS NOT TO SHOW IGNORANCE AND USE THE NATIONAL FLAG PROPERLY AND INCREASE THE PRIDE OF IT. SO, I AM PASTING SOME IMPORTANT DO’S AND DONT’S WITH NATIONAL FLAG.
The Do's:

1. The National Flag may be hoisted in educational institutions (schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.) to inspire respect for the Flag. An oath of allegiance has been included in the flag hoisting in schools.

2. A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise consistent with the dignity and honor of the National Flag.

3. Section 2 of the new code accepts the right of all private citizens to fly the flag on their premises.

4. Hoist the Flag at a height in a suitable manner.



The Don'ts:

1. The flag cannot be used for communal gains, drapery, or clothes. As far as possible, it should be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of the weather.

2. The flag cannot be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water. It cannot be draped over the hood, top, and sides or back of vehicles, trains, boats or aircraft.

3. No other flag or bunting can be placed higher than the flag. Also, no object, including flowers or garlands or emblems can be placed on or above the flag. The tricolor cannot be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting.

4. Do not let small children use the National Flag as a toy.

5. Do not use or buy plastic Flags.

6. Do not use paper Flags to pin up on shirt pockets, etc.

7. Take care to see that the Flag does not get crumpled.

8. Do not use the Flag as a banner or for decoration.

9. Take care to see that the National Flag is not trampled upon or torn.

10. Do not join cloth pieces to resemble the National Flag.