![]() Join in the celebration of what Nehru called India’s “Tryst with Destiny.” Despite the expansive British Empire on which it was said, “the sun never sets,” ragtag groups of liberation fighters and brilliant strategists soundly defeated the British with strong, tactical mobilizing and the persistence that comes from centuries of oppression. Indian Independence Day, on August 15, reminds us of the long, hard-fought battle for liberation against British domination championed by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. It has the sole authority to manufacture and supply the Indian national flag and the flag is hand-spun and handwoven cotton khadi wafting.You may have seen the movie, “Gandhi,” but you may not know the real story. The Indian flag is only manufactured and supplied from The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS), located in Dharwad in Karnataka. Rabindranath Tagore composed ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata’ which then later was renamed ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and was adopted as the national anthem by the Constituent Assembly of India. Jawaharlal Nehru’s first speech on Independence Day began with, “At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India shall awake to life and freedom.” 2. After the Prime Minister addresses the nation, a military parade is held that is broadcasted all over the country. To this day, every year the Prime Minister hoists the flag and commemorates the occasion by a traditional ceremony in Delhi, India’s capital. On this day, India’s tricolour flag was hoisted above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947. ![]() Countless lives were lost and many were tortured but with immense determination and faith, Indian rose as a free country. Significance of India's Independence Day This day is a remembrance and dedication to all those people who gave their lives, mind, body, and soul to free India. ![]()
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