Independence Day Flag Hoisting: Tradition and Significance Explained

This year, India is marking its 78th Independence Day on August 15, celebrated with immense enthusiasm and fervor across the nation

On Independence Day, the flag starts at the bottom of the pole and is raised by the Prime Minister from the base to the top

On Independence Day, the flag starts at the bottom of the pole and is raised by the Prime Minister from the base to the top

The hoisting of the flag on Independence Day represents the emergence of a new nation, patriotism, and liberation from colonial rule

On Independence Day, a ceremonial event often features a military or civilian honor guard raising the flag as the national anthem plays