flag: Ireland
Unicode: 1F1EE 1F1EA
Description
A square flag displaying horizontal stripes of green, white, and red with a national emblem in the center (a wheel with 24 spokes, Ashoka Chakra). This is the national flag of India.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents national pride, patriotism, connection to India, or simply indicating something is related to India. It evokes feelings of identity and belonging for Indians around the world.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of the country flag emojis. The Indian national flag, often referred to as the 'Tiranga' (meaning 'tricolor'), was adopted on July 22, 1947, just before India's independence from British rule. The saffron color signifies courage and sacrifice, white represents peace and truth, and green stands for faith and chivalry. The Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel in the center, symbolizes continuous progress and development.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Indian Independence Day: 'Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳'
- Referring to Indian cuisine: 'Craving some authentic Indian food! 🇮🇳🍛'
- Supporting the Indian cricket team: 'Go India! 🇮🇳🏏'
- Indicating Indian origin or context: 'This product is made in India 🇮🇳'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the flag of India; often used to identify Indian origin, events, or products.
East Asian culture:
Also recognized as the flag of India; similar usage for identification.
Indian culture:
A powerful symbol of national identity, unity, and independence. Used extensively during national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day), sporting events, and to show solidarity or pride in Indian achievements.