NATIONAL SYMBOLS
National Flag
Our flag is the tricolour. It has three horizontal bands of deep saffron, white and green. The centre of the white band has a wheel or chakra with 24 spokes in navy blue which represents the Chakra which is the wheel of life and growth. It is a symbol of movement and progress. The Chakra has historical significance. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath. It signifies the determination of the people to march ahead on the path of righteousness and lead the nation to progress and prosperity.
The national flag should be ideally made of homespun khadi. The ratio of its length to its breadth should be two to three. All the three colours of the tricolour have their significance. Saffron represents courage, sacrifice and renunciation. White stands for purity and truth. It inspires us to be truthful and pure in our thoughts and actions. Green symbolises life, growth and prosperity.
National Anthem
Composed by Rabindranath Tagore, the song Jana-gana-mana is the National Anthem of India. The song was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress on Dec. 27, 1911. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on Jan. 24, 1950 as India’s National Anthem. The complete song consists of five stanzas but the first stanza constitutes the full version of the National Anthem.
National Song
Composed by Bankin Chandra Chatterjee (Chattopadhyay), the song Vande Mataram is the National Song of India. This song has been a source of inspiration to the people of their struggle for inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. The freedom fighters greeted each other by saying Vande Mataram.
National Calendar
The National Calendar is based on the Saka Era. With Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days.
National Animal
The Royal Bengal Tiger, found in its natural habitat in India.
National Bird
The magnificent peacock is our National Bird of India.
National Flower
The lotus is our National Flower of India.
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