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The Tiranga in a Circle: The Flag as a Badge

A glossy circular badge of the Indian flag — saffron, white and green bands with the navy Ashoka Chakra at the centre

An emblem in the round

Pressed into a glossy circle, the flag becomes a badge — the form it takes on lapel pins, festival posters and profile pictures every August and January. The circle crops the cloth but never the identity: the three bands and the navy Chakra remain unmistakable at any size, from a button to a billboard.

The emblem carries the flag’s whole story in miniature. Known across India simply as the Tiranga — “three colours” — it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947, flew over the newly independent Dominion of India on 15 August 1947, and stayed when the country became a republic on 26 January 1950.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Indian flag called?

The national flag of India is known across the country as the Tiranga, which means “three colours” — for its bands of saffron, white and green.

When was the Indian flag adopted?

The Constituent Assembly adopted the flag on 22 July 1947. It flew for independence on 15 August 1947 and was retained when India became a republic on 26 January 1950.

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