Tricolour home decor ideas for Independence Day

With Tricolour in the air, gratitude and an emotion of oneness takes over the month of August for each Indian. This year India celebrates the 76th anniversary of independence and will extend the celebrations started last year as part of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India had rolled out many initiatives under this scheme that involve the common people. Like last year, the government has rolled out the ‘Har Ghar Tiranaga’ initiative, where every house in the country has been asked to come forward and hoist the National Flag in the house from August 13 to August 15, 2023.  You can also upload a selfie with the flag on https://harghartiranga.com/ to be a part of the Digital Tiranga Art.

An important part of any festivity is the decoration around it. We share some of the ways in which you can do your home décor this Independence Day.

Tricolour rangoli

Rangoli is an integral part of most festivities in India where we welcome our friends and family to our house. You can draw a beautiful rangoli using the colours in the national flag.  It is also a good idea to incorporate things of national importance in the rangoli like lotus the national flower, peacock the national bird and of course our national flag.

 

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Another Rangoli that you can draw is like the one shown below where the citizens of the country raise the Indian flag to great heights.

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You can also opt for a rangoli with the three colours.

Floral decoration

Floral decoration in the form of tricolour flag is easy to do and pleasing to look at.

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Show your pride with Independence Day wall hanging

You can hang the tricolour wall hanging curtains to give your room the perfect look for Independence Day.

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Make a statement with Independence Day wall decoration

Tricolour balloons make for a good wall decor for independence day.

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For the wall makeover, you can  also use origami papers and make wall stick outs in tri colour.

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Another idea is to use cloth for doing up the wall like shown in the below picture.

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Use of tricolour cushions in the living room

You can give your living room a simple Independence Day makeover with use of tricolour cushions that will accentuate the look of the space.

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Use of Khadi for home décor

Khadi has played an important role in India’s independence and what better ode to Indian Independence than using Khadi as part of home décor. You can use rugs, cushions or table runners and mats made of Khadi.

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Use of earthenware for home decor

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‘Mitti ki Khushboo’ is very close to all Indians and earthenware find a special place in each India’s kitchen. You can paint the earthenware in tricolour and use as Independence Day decor.

Use of tricolour dinner table lamps

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Minimal tricolour décor for your study

With many people working from home post the pandemic and making a part of their home as office, it’s a good idea to extend the Independence Day vibe to your work space. A painting related to India’s independence or a collage of tiles of this kind will certainly uplift the décor quotient of your home work space.

 

Facts about placing Indian flag in your house

While anyone can hoist the Indian flag and also have them at their homes, there are some points to remember so that the Indian flag is given the respect it deserves.

• Place the Indian flag at a clean and place of respect in your house.
• Note that no other flag should be hoisted or kept at a height above the Indian Flag.
• If displaying the Indian flag on the wall, note that all the tricolours must be seen horizontally.
• While hoisting the flag, note that the saffron band of the Indian flag should be at the top.
• The Indian flag should not touch the ground or litter.
• Do not use a flag that is damaged.

FAQs

How to decorate your home for Independence Day?

For decorating your home for Independence Day, you can incorporate the tricolours beautifully. You can use tricolour flowers, arrangement with scarfs, and also tricolour candles, sport a swadeshi décor using khadi predominantly.

What is the Indian patriotic color?

The Indian patriotic colour includes the colour of the Indian flag which is saffron at the top, white in the middle with Ashoka Chakra at the centre and green at the bottom.

What are the rules for Indian flag?

The flag should be rectangle in shape with the ration of length to height being 3:2. It should be hand spun using hand woven wool, cotton, silk or Khadi bunting.

At what time we should remove flag?

If hoisted for only a day, the flag should not be left unattended after 6 PM.

Can I hang Indian flag at home?

According to the Flag Code of India, any person can hoist the National flag on all days in his home in accordance with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.

How can I decorate my room for Independence day?

You can use elements like balloons, tricolour dupatta and paper streamers to decorate your room.

What should you remember while hoisting the flag at home?

While hoisting Indian flag at home, remember that no other flag should be hoisted or kept at a height above the Indian Flag.

 

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