Diary of India which Every Indians Should Know

Independence Day is near and our news channels are in search of real Indians who know India or did PhD in Indian History or Politics. If you are not aware of what i am trying to focus on, have a look at this video by @beingindian

So in today's post i would like to tell you some facts about India and Indians and Indian Politics and Indian Culture etc etc etc. Apologies in advance if i write something weird or wrong or bad and please try to correct it if its wrong or updation requires. I am considering the Year 2015 as the base.

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1. Father of Nation: Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandh)

Unfortunately No Mother of Nation.

2. Independence Day (India): 15th of August,1947

3. Republic Day: 26th January,1950

3. First Prime Minister of India: Jawaharlal Nehru

4. First President of India: Dr. Rajendra Prasad (Not APJ Abdul Kalam)

5. Indian Flag

Courtesy:wikimedia

Top panel shall be India Saffron (Kesari) indicating the strength and courage of the country
Bottom panel shall be India Green shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.
Middle panel shall be White indicates peace and truth , bearing at its Centre the design of Ashoka Chakra in Navy Blue Colour with 24 equally spaced spokes.

6. National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana (Written by: Rabindranath Tagore)

7. National Song: Vande Mataram (Written by: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee)

8. National Emblem: The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath

Courtesy:Wikipedia

Four Asiatic lions standing back to back - symbolizing power, courage, pride, and confidence - mounted on a circular base.Bottom it has 1 horse & a bull, at its Centre it has a beautiful wheel (Dharma chakra)
Adopted on 26 January 1950

9.National Flower: Indian Lotus