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flag: India
Unicode: 1F1EE 1F1F3
Description
The flag of India, consisting of a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra (a 24-spoke wheel) in navy blue at its center.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents patriotism, national pride, cultural identity, or specific events related to India.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). The design of the Indian flag was adopted on July 22, 1947, just before India's independence from British rule. The colors and chakra have specific symbolic meanings.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Indian Independence Day or Republic Day: 'Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳'
- Supporting an Indian sports team: 'Go India! 🇮🇳🏏'
- Referring to Indian culture or cuisine: 'Missing home and Indian food! 🇮🇳🍛'
- Expressing national pride: 'Proud to be Indian! 🇮🇳'
Cultural Differences
General:
Universally recognized as the national flag of India.
Diaspora:
Often used by the Indian diaspora globally to express connection to their heritage and homeland.