On two of the most significant occasions in India which are Independence Day and Republic Day, the Indian flag takes centre stage ... starts at the bottom of the pole and is pulled upwards ...

On January 26, India adopted the constitution and hence, the flag is unfurled on this day. When the flag is unfurled, the flag is already present at the top of the pole where it is unfurled.

It symbolises India's transition from colonial rule to an independent, democratic republic. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister raises the flag from the base of the pole. Flag hoisting on this ...