25 Informative and Interesting fact of Indian National Flag - Tiranga or Tricolour Introduction : The Indian Flag, commonly known as the Tiranga or Tricolor, holds profound significance in the nation’s history and identity. Below are key facts about its history, symbolism, and usage: The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 . It served as the national flag of the Dominion of India from 15 August 1947 to 26 January 1950 . The first outdoor official hoisting of the Tiranga took place in Canberra, Australia, on 15 August 1947 . This event occurred at the residence of Sir Raghunath Paranjape, the High Commissioner of India, at 12:00 PM local time. Post-independence, the Tiranga was unfurled at the Red Fort on 16 August 1947 at 8:30 AM. The National Flag consists of three horizontal stripes : saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. At the center of the white ...