Harghar tiranga

New Delhi: Within a short span of ten days, India Post has sold more than 1 crore national flags, through its 1.5 lakh post offices as well as online, to citizens, informed the Ministry of Communications on Thursday. "Department of Posts (DoP) with its omnipresent network of 1.5 lakh post offices, has taken the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme to every citizen of the country. Within a short span of 10 days, India Post has sold more than 1 crore national flags, through post offices as well as online, to citizens," the statement said. These Flags have been sold by the Department at a very economical price of Rs 25. Over 5 crore selfies with Indian flag uploaded on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website: Culture Ministry PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Independence Day "For online sale, the Department has provided free doorstep delivery to any address across the country; more than 1.75 lakh flags have been purchased online by the citizens through the ePost Office facility. The postal department is selling the tricolour for Rs 25 apiece," the ministry said. It said that 4.2 lakh strong Postal employees across the country have enthusiastically propagated the message of "Har Ghar Tiranga" in cities, towns and villages, in border areas, in LWE Districts, and in mountainous and Tribal areas. "Through Prabhat Pheris, Bike Rally and Choupals sabhas, India Post has taken the message of "Har Ghar Tiranga" to every section of the society. Social Media tools like Twitter and Facebo...

Don’t dump the Tiranga: A guide to disposing of the national flag What will you do with the national flag now that ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is over? Obviously, not throw it in the bin or outside your window. According to the National Flag Code, 2022, there are two ways to dispose of the Tricolour – by burying or burning it Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate first-ever National Training Conclave in Delhi today 'From vote bank to report card politics': BJP chief Nadda lauds PM Modi for changing culture of politics But now what do we do with the flag in our house? How do we dispose it of? The obvious answer is please don’t discard it in the dustbin. What does the Flag Code say? While there are rules on hoisting the national flag, there are also guidelines on how to dispose it of. There has been growing concern, especially this year, because of the popular Har Ghar Tiranga campaign that the flags might not get their due disrespect post the Independence Day festivities. It allowed the national flag made of polyester or stitched using machines. Now, the Tricolour can be made of hand-spun, hand-woven or machine-made cotton, polyester, wool, silk and khadi bunting. The Flag Code also lays down rules on what to do with the Tiranga after Independence Day. The flag should not be stored in a way that might soil or damage it. In case the flag is damaged, the Flag Code says that it should be not be dumped, cast aside or treated with disrespect. The flag should be destroyed “as a whole...

By India Today Web Desk: The Har Ghar Tiranaga initiative has led to a change in everyone's profile pictures on all the social media sites across India. The campaign has led to the citizens hoisting the national flag at their residences to celebrate Independence Day. This year, India will mark its 75 th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. On this occasion, the government of India has declared the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which indicates the celebration of the 75 years of India’s independence from foreign rule. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is part of the Independence Day celebrations. The initiative encourages people across India to hoist the national flag to raise awareness among the citizens of India. The campaign was launched on July 22, 2022, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who wants mass participation of citizens in this event. The current changes to the Flag code of India allow the hoisting of the national flag during the day and night. Volume up ! The biggest patriotic song of the year, the HAR GHAR TIRANGA Anthem, OUT NOW!! An ode to the strength & grace of our Tiranga, this song is going to rekindle in you a sense of pride & love for the nation. (1/2) This new set of rules also includes the hoisting of the flag in public, private or any educational institutions for the dignity and honour of the national flag. The Prime Minister in his 'Man ki Baat' radio episode informed citizens to make the 75 th year of Independence a special moment by focusing o...

In the Mahabharata, after Duryodhana is vanquished and the Kurukshetra war concludes, Lord Krishna leads Arjuna on his chariot to a secluded part of the battlefield. He then frees the horses and pushes Arjuna from the chariot. Just then, Lord Hanuman, residing in the flag on top of Arjuna’s chariot, vanishes leaving a bare cloth fluttering. The chariot explodes leaving behind embers. Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that the force of divine weapons used by Bheeshma, Drona and Karna would have disintegrated the chariot a long time ago. It was only Lord Hanuman’s presence on the flag of the chariot that shielded him. Since the dawn of civilisation, flags have had a special place as a symbol of belonging and protection and to rally people together. Stretching back to times immemorial, flags have been a part of the Indian tradition, symbolising glory and dharma. From the Seval Kodi held high by Kartikeya, the Surya flag carried by Lord Ramachandra in his quest to Lanka, King Yudhishtir’s Golden Moon flag of the Treta Yuga to the Patita pavana bana mysteriously flying in the opposite direction of the wind at the Jagannath Temple, Puri, flags have been a part of our cultural heritage in all four yugas. Similarly, the Nishan Sahib that depicts the temporal (Miri) and the spiritual (piri) has a special place in the heart of every practising Sikh. Indeed, Bharatvarsha has a rich history and tradition of using flags and symbols throughout the ages in various forms. Therefore, it is n...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as a display picture on their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. In his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’ on July 31, PM Modi said that as part of the 75th year of Independence a special movement — ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ — is being organised. “The tricolour connects us, inspires us to do something for the country,” he said and asked people to make the national flag their social media profile photo from August 2 to August 15. Here’s how you can add Tiranga to your WhatsApp profile picture The first thing you need is a profile picture with the Indian national flag in it. Well, there are three ways to do get this: Indian flag as your profile picture for Har Ghar Tiranga: How to get it right on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as a display picture of their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Har Ghar Tiranga: How to pin the national flag virtually and upload Tiranga selfie on the Har Ghar Tiranga website Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast to the nation on July 31 said that under the...

Music composer Devi Sri Prasad has come up with a song titled ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, which is a mesmerising patriotic song, that pays tribute to our national flag. Sung by Devi Sri Prasad himself along with popular names like Sportspersons like Talking about the song, Devi Sri Prasad said, “I feel very privileged and honoured that I got this opportunity. The song is very special to my heart. I feel very grateful to have worked with these amazing people. It’s definitely one of top 10 things I have done that I will remember forever. In all my concerts, across the world, I always sing a patriotic song with a huge Indian flag appearing on the stage. And now, I got this opportunity of showing my love towards our country. I am blessed.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast to the nation on July 31 said that under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' (from August 13 to 15), a special movement – 'Har Ghar Tiranga' is being organised. "Let us further this movement by hoisting the National Flagat our homes," he said. Modi also urged people to put the Tricolour from August 2-15 tricolour as the profile picture of their accounts on social media platforms. How to buy flag online: ePostoffice, Amazon and other websites you can buy Tiranga this Independence Day This Independence Day, you can now buy the Indian flag from government marketplace. As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the Department of Post has announced online sale of National Flags through ePostoffice portal, www.indiapost.gov.in.The Prime Minister said he was happy that the Mahotsav is taking the form of a mass movement. "When India completes 75 years of its Independence, all of us are going to witness a glorious and historic moment," he said. 'Har Ghar Tiranga' is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The ministry has launched the Har Ghar Tiranga website that allows Indian citizens to pin the national flag virtually. Citizens can pin a virtual flag at their location to mark their contribution. There's an option to add your picture on the website too. The website also has a live dashboard that shows the number of Tricolours pinned so far from across the country. Here's how you can Pin In...

The actor said that he is proud to participate in the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independance Day. “I joined citizens to hoist national flag, honouring PM’s call of Har Ghar Tiranga. May this Mahotsav bring courage and inspire us to move forward with a lot of patriotism,” the actor said . In pictures captured by ANI, Mohanlal is seen looking at the national flag with much respect and love. After he hoisted the Tricolour, the national anthem was played. With an aim to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of Indian citizens, the central government has kicked off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to hoist the Tiranga at home to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. This drive will run till August 15. A citizen, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist or display the National Flag on all days and occasions. There is no restriction on the timing of flag display. The government has amended the Flag Code of India to allow the tricolour to be displayed in the open and on individual houses or buildings day and night. The Flag Code of India was earlier amended in December last year allowing the use of polyester, apart from cotton, wool, silk and khadi for making hand-spun, hand-woven and machine-made flags. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and th...

The actor said that he is proud to participate in the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independance Day. “I joined citizens to hoist national flag, honouring PM’s call of Har Ghar Tiranga. May this Mahotsav bring courage and inspire us to move forward with a lot of patriotism,” the actor said . In pictures captured by ANI, Mohanlal is seen looking at the national flag with much respect and love. After he hoisted the Tricolour, the national anthem was played. With an aim to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of Indian citizens, the central government has kicked off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to hoist the Tiranga at home to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. This drive will run till August 15. A citizen, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist or display the National Flag on all days and occasions. There is no restriction on the timing of flag display. The government has amended the Flag Code of India to allow the tricolour to be displayed in the open and on individual houses or buildings day and night. The Flag Code of India was earlier amended in December last year allowing the use of polyester, apart from cotton, wool, silk and khadi for making hand-spun, hand-woven and machine-made flags. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and th...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as a display picture on their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. In his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’ on July 31, PM Modi said that as part of the 75th year of Independence a special movement — ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ — is being organised. “The tricolour connects us, inspires us to do something for the country,” he said and asked people to make the national flag their social media profile photo from August 2 to August 15. Here’s how you can add Tiranga to your WhatsApp profile picture The first thing you need is a profile picture with the Indian national flag in it. Well, there are three ways to do get this: Indian flag as your profile picture for Har Ghar Tiranga: How to get it right on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as a display picture of their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Har Ghar Tiranga: How to pin the national flag virtually and upload Tiranga selfie on the Har Ghar Tiranga website Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast to the nation on July 31 said that under the...