New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India's 79th Independence Day celebrations are around the corner, and the tricolour is fluttering high across the nation. Let's dive into the history and significance of our beloved national flag.

The Indian national flag, also known as the Tiranga, was officially adopted on July 22, 1947. Its design features three equal horizontal stripes - deep saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. The white band has a navy blue wheel, known as the Ashoka Chakra, with 24 spokes.

The Dharma Chakra, featured in the Sarnath Lion Capital created by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, symbolises the "wheel of the law."

The tricolour embodies the struggles, sacrifices, and aspirations of a na...