What is the meaning of blue colour in Tiranga?

Ashoka Chakra: The chakra is navy blue in colour and is made up of 24 spokes. It depicts the “wheel of the law” or the “wheel of Dharma” in the Sarnath Lion Capital made by Emperor Ashoka. It represents motion or the life in movement and death in stagnation.

Why is the chakra blue in Indian flag?

The Dharma Chakra in navy blue in the middle signifies the “wheel of law” made by the 3rd century BC Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. It shows that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. Green: The lower most green band of the flag denotes the fertility, growth, development and auspiciousness of the land.

What does the blue chakra stands for?

The Ashoka Chakra is rendered in navy blue on a white background replacing the symbol of the charkha of the pre-independence version of the flag. The chakra signifies that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.

Who is made Indian flag?

Pingali Venkayya
While Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour, on his design, the Indian flag is based. Pingali Venkayya had designed the flag of India and presented it to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921 during the session of the All India Congress Committee in Vijaywada.

How many Ashoka Chakra are there?

24 spokes
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Dharmachakra; a wheel represented with 24 spokes in Buddhism. It is called so because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

What do the Colours of Tiranga Symbolise?

Saffron: Saffron is a symbol of courage and sacrifice. White: The white colour represents honesty, peace, and purity. It highlights the importance of maintaining peace in the country. Green: The green colour represents faith and chivalry.

What is the Colour of flag?

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