India
Saffron, white and green bands with the Ashoka Chakra.
History and symbolism
The saffron of courage, white of peace and green of faith frame the navy blue wheel of Ashoka, a 24 spoke chakra from the pillar at Sarnath. Adopted at independence and based on the design of Pingali Venkayya.
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