| | "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new...India discovers herself again."
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(on Indian Independence Day, 1947) | |
It was the patriotic heart, love for freedom and undying devotion for our beloved motherland that even after ruling us for more than two hundred years we attained freedom from the British Colonial rule. | | | Significance It was on 15th August 1947, when India won freedom from the British Raj and thus was the beginning of a new era where India arose as a free nation. The Independence Day commemorates the birth of the world's biggest democracy, India and this day holds a very unique significance in the Indian history.  The Indian Independence struggle had many chapters from the Revolt of 1857 to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, from the Non-cooperation movement to the Salt Satyagraha. India went through a long journey that had numerous national and regional drives and the two main weapons used were truth and non-violence. Our Independence struggle involved wide spectrum of political organisations of India, their philosophies, and movements which were united only for one noble cause; ending the British Colonial Authority and thrive as an independent nation. This day is also an occasion to rejoice our freedom and to pay homage to all those martyrs who sacrificed their lives for this noble cause. The Independence Day fills the heart of every Indian with nationalism, solidarity and fidelity. Celebrations Galore  The Independence Day is celebrated with full fervour, ardent devotion and immense patriotism throughout the country. Schools and colleges celebrate this sanctimonious day with cultural activities, drills and flag hoisting. The Prime Minister hoists the Tricolour at the Red Fort followed by the National Anthem, at Delhi. He also addresses the nation, highlighting the achievements of the country during the past year and gives a call for further development. With this he also pays tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle, and bows to their contributions in freedom struggle.
A very interesting activity that has been associated with the Independence Day is the kite flying activity, which is said to be a symbol of freedom and independence. Celebrate with the National Portal of India  Feel the flavour of patriotism spread all around and be a part of the Independence Day celebrations 2008 with the National Portal of India. Display your pride of being Indian and forget about the cynicism. Download the specially designed 'My India My Pride' badge from our Portal and wear it on this Independence Day. Also share the pride and glory of India with friends/ family/ loved ones by sending them e-cards filled with patriotic sentiments though the e-greetings section of the National Portal.
You can view the live Webcasts of Independence Day Celebrations, President's Address to the Nation through india.gov.in that will be uploaded exclusively for you. You can also access the text of the speech by the Prime Minister and also view the list of various Independence Day Awards given for different distinguished services. You can also download the National Flag, National Anthem and National Song of India to rejoice the occasion.
| The Independence Day mesmerises the extensive journey of India from a colonised country to a Sovereign Nation. |
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