INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024

The Ashoka Chakra is centered in the middle of the Indian flag’s tri-color band and was adopted on July 22, 1947.

It represents the Dharmachakra, a wheel with 24 spokes, also known as the "Wheel of Duty."

The design was commissioned by Mahatma Gandhi, who tasked Pingali Venkayya with creating the flag.

The 'spinning wheel' concept, symbolizing self-reliance, was initiated by Lala Hansraj.

The Chakra, associated with Ashoka, features prominently on the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

Each spoke symbolizes a different philosophy of life and is also known as the "Wheel of Time," representing 24 hours of a day.

The Chakra incorporates motifs from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, referred to as the ‘wheel of dharma.’

The 24 spokes stand for values such as bravery, selflessness, righteousness, and more.

The spokes also represent the 12 stages of suffering and the concept of dependent origination in Buddhism.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar played a key role in reviving the Ashoka Chakra’s legacy and memorializing the Buddhist king through its use on the flag.