Respectfully handle Indian National Flag after Independence Day

After Independence Day, lots of people in India have Tricolour flags at home.

The flag is very important, so the Flag Code of India has rules about how to take care of it.

You should lower it slowly and carefully, and never let it touch the ground or water.

The flag should be kept clean and dry and stored in a safe, dry place.

Folding it neatly with the Ashoka Chakra visible is a common respectful way to put it away.

If the flag becomes old, torn, or stained, you cannot just throw it in the bin.

It should be destroyed privately and with dignity, for example by burning it.

The flag must not be used as a decoration, a costume, or printed on things like cushions.

Even small paper flags should not be left on roads or in drains.

These rules help everyone treat the flag with respect all year long.