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Remembering the Man Behind India's National Flag

© AP Photo / Tsering TopgyalIndians applaud as they watch a musical tribute to war heroes on the 15th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War, as a national flag flies in New Delhi, India, Saturday, July 26, 2014.
Indians applaud as they watch a musical tribute to war heroes on the 15th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War, as a national flag flies in New Delhi, India, Saturday, July 26, 2014.  - Sputnik India, 1920, 02.08.2025
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Every time the Indian tricolor flutters proudly in the sky, it stands as a symbol of unity, sacrifice, and freedom. Yet, many remain unaware of the man who conceptualized this powerful emblem – Pingali Venkayya.
Born on 2nd August 1876 in Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh, Pingali Venkayya was a freedom fighter, educationist, and visionary. A true patriot, he dedicated his life to India’s independence movement.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, Venkayya proposed several designs for a national flag that could represent the essence of India’s struggle and spirit. His design, which evolved over time, eventually became the basis of the tricolor flag we proudly salute today.
The flag, as adopted on 22nd July 1947, carries deep symbolism:
Saffron signifies courage and sacrifice.
White stands for peace and truth.
Green represents faith and fertility.
The Ashoka Chakra at its center symbolizes eternal progress and righteousness.
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