Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)
Religious FlagsThe saffron banner of Hindu tradition, carried at temples and festivals across India.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag) |
|---|---|
| Category | Religious Flags |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 1 |
| Main Colors | Saffron |
| Design Type | Saffron swallowtail pennant |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron | #FF7722 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Saffron colour | Represents renunciation, sacrifice and the colour of fire |
|---|---|
| Swallowtail | The traditional two-pointed form of the Bhagwa Dhwaj, a banner used in Indian religious tradition for centuries |
Facts about the Flag of Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)
- The saffron pennant, or bhagwa dhwaj, is traditionally swallow-tailed and is flown from temples across the Indian subcontinent.
- Saffron is associated with renunciation and with the colour of fire in Hindu tradition.
- The saffron banner of Hindu tradition, carried at temples and festivals across India.
- The flag belongs to Hinduism. It is used in principally India and Nepal.
- It was founded in antiquity.
- It is flown at temples and carried at festivals.
- Construction: Saffron swallowtail pennant.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses a single colour: saffron.
- The saffron stands for renunciation, sacrifice and the colour of fire.
- Swallowtail: The traditional two-pointed form of the Bhagwa Dhwaj, a banner used in Indian religious tradition for centuries.
- Saffron is the colour of fire and of renunciation; the swallow-tailed banner is called the Bhagwa Dhwaj.
- It is filed here under Religious Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)
What is the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)?
The saffron banner of Hindu tradition, carried at temples and festivals across India.
Whose flag is the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)?
It is the flag of Hinduism, used in principally India and Nepal.
When was Hinduism founded?
Hinduism was founded in antiquity.
What do the colours of the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag) mean?
Saffron for renunciation, sacrifice and the colour of fire.
What do the symbols on the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag) mean?
Swallowtail — The traditional two-pointed form of the Bhagwa Dhwaj, a banner used in Indian religious tradition for centuries.
Where is the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag) flown?
It is flown at temples and carried at festivals.
What are the proportions of the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)?
Saffron is the colour of fire and of renunciation; the swallow-tailed banner is called the Bhagwa Dhwaj.
Is the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag) a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Religious Flags.
How many colours are on the Bhagwa Dhwaj (Hindu Saffron Flag)?
It uses a single colour: saffron.
