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Evolution of India's National Flag

Evolution of India's National Flag It is really amazing to see the various changes that our National Flag went through since its first inception. It was discovered or recognised during our national struggle for freedom. The evolution of the Indian National Flag sailed through many vicissitudes to arrive at what it is today. Some of the historical milestones in the evolution of our National Flag involve the following:  1906 - First Flag -Also called Calcutta Flag or Lotus  Flag -The flag was first hoisted on 7 August 1906 at Parsee Bagan Square in Calcutta. -This flag was composed of three colors - Green, Yellow and Red with the word - Vande Matram ( वन्दे मातरम् ) inscribed in centre. -The red strip at the top had eight white lotuses embossed on it in a row. On the yellow strip the words Vande Mataram were inscribed in deep blue in Devanagari characters. The green strip had a white sun on the left and a white crescent and star on the right. 1907 - Second Flag -In 1907, the