Har Ghar Tiranga 2026
Har Ghar Tiranga is a campaign that started under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark India’s independence. It stemmed from the thought that our relationship with the national flag has always been more formal and institutional than personal. Bringing the flag home collectively as a nation thus became symbolic of not only an act of personal connection to the Tiranga but also an embodiment of our collective commitment to nation-building. The idea behind the initiative was to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and to promote awareness about the Indian National Flag. The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for Har Ghar Tiranga. Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 is dedicated to the Spirit of Vande Mataram.
In continuation to previous year’s resounding celebrations, you are encouraged to hoist the flag in your homes for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 from 9th to 17th August 2026.
Click here to upload your selfie with the Tiranga www.harghartiranga.com
People's Movement
In the last four years, Har Ghar Tiranga has grown to be a people’s movement. People across the country, belonging to different segments of society have embraced the idea and infused it with their warmth and support via participation in online and offline programmes and events.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026
2026 marks the 5th edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga programme. This time, these are several collective endeavours planned to mark the campaign.
Tiranga Yatras are a key part of the Har Ghar Tiranga movement. Young and old, men and women all join the yatras across the length and breadth of India to celebrate and honour the National Flag, bringing a sense of national pride and unity.
Bike, cycle, and car rallies dedicated to the spirit Tiranga are being organized locally with active participation of hobby groups, youth volunteers, representatives of different States and others.
Large public concerts will be organized with patriotic music. The Tiranga Anthem from the Ministry of Culture will be played at all concerts. These events aim to create a festive atmosphere and celebrate our national pride through music.
Programs and activities held during this period will include mass singing of National Song Vande Mataram.
Participants are encouraged to hoist the flag and take selfies with the Tiranga and upload them to the Har Ghar Tiranga website (harghartiranga.com). Certificates can be shared on social media with #HarGharTiranga and #HGT2026. This will help engage people and celebrate their participation.
Tiranga Yatras are a key part of the Har Ghar Tiranga movement. Young and old, men and women all join the yatras across the length and breadth of India to celebrate and honour the National Flag, bringing a sense of national pride and unity.
Bike, cycle, and car rallies dedicated to the spirit Tiranga are being organized locally with active participation of hobby groups, youth volunteers, representatives of different States and others.
Large public concerts will be organized with patriotic music. The Tiranga Anthem from the Ministry of Culture will be played at all concerts. These events aim to create a festive atmosphere and celebrate our national pride through music.
Participants are encouraged to hoist the flag and take selfies with the Tiranga and upload them to the Har Ghar Tiranga website (harghartiranga.com). Certificates can be shared on social media with #HarGharTiranga and #HGT2026. This will help engage people and celebrate their participation.
Programs and activities help during this period will include mass singing of National song Vande Mataram.
For Mass Singing of Vande Mataram: Download Lyrics & Videos
Bilingual Vande Mataram Lyrics
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Salient Features of Flag Code of India, 2002
The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride and there is universal affection and respect for, and loyalty to, the National Flag. It occupies a unique and special place in the emotions and psyche of the people of India.
The hoisting/use/display of the Indian National Flag is governed by the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and the Flag Code of India, 2002. Some of salient features of the Flag Code of India, 2002 are listed below for the information of the public:-
- The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 30st December, 2021 and National Flag made of polyester or machine made Flag have been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand spun and hand woven or machine made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk khadi bunting.
- A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise, consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
- The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 19th July, 2022 and clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code of India was replaced by the following clause:-
(xi) “where the Flag is displayed in open or displayed on the house of a member of public, it may be flown day and night;” - The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The Flag can be of any size but the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
- Whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed.
- A damaged or dishevelled Flag shall not be displayed.
- The Flag should not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag or flags.
- The Flag should not be flown on any vehicle except of the dignitaries mentioned in Section IX of Part III of the Flag Code, such as President, Vice-President, Prime-Minister, Governors etc.
- No other flag or bunting should be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag.
Glimpses from States and UTs
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh
Chhatisgarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Delhi
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Karnataka
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha
Punjab
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Monuments lit up in the colours of the Tiranga
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