Can national flag be hoisted in Temple?

Pahari Mandir, the temple atop Ranchi hill, hoists national flag on every Independence Day and there was no exception this year, too. The temple hoists the national flag every Republic Day, too.

Why does Prime Minister not hoists flag on Republic Day?

This is because at the time of Independence, the Constitution of India did not come into force and the President who is the constitutional head did not take office. But on Republic Day, the President who is the first citizen of the country attends the event and unfurls the flag.

Is it true that RSS did not accept Indian flag?

The RSS hoisted the National Flag of India at its Nagpur headquarters only twice, on 14 August 1947 and on 26 January 1950, but stopped doing so after that. This issue has always been a source of controversy.

Who made Tiranga first?

(or Pinglay) Venkayya
The design of the flag of India that was first presented in 1921 to Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the All-India Congress, was created by Pingali (or Pinglay) Venkayya. It consisted of the colours associated with the two principal religions, red for Hindus and green for Muslims.

Who hoists the flag on Republic Day and where?

It is also significant to note that on Independence Day it is the Prime Minister that hoists the flag and on Republic Day, it is the President of India who does the unfurling.

When was the first national flag of India hoisted?

The first national flag of India is said to have been hoisted on August 7, 1906, in Kolkata at the Parsee Bagan Square.

Why do we have different flags in India?

These flags are shown here so that people know the history of India on the occasion of Independence Day and they note the diversity in various flags. The first national flag in India is said to have been hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park) in Calcutta now Kolkata.

What are the laws governing the use of the Indian flag?

Usage of the flag is governed by the Flag Code of India and other laws relating to the national emblems. The original code prohibited use of the flag by private citizens except on national days such as the Independence day and the Republic Day.

What is the proper way of hoisting the national flag?

1. The National flag should be hoisted at a height in a suitable manner. 2. Whenever the flag is hoisted, it should occupy the position of honour and be distinctly placed. 3.