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Independence Day
National Day
In 10 days on Saturday - August 15, 2026
Independence Day
Jai Hind! · 79th Independence Day of India
Solar — Fixed August 15 every year
Deity
None (national, secular)
Observance
Celebration
Duration
1 day
Observed
All India
Pooja Muhurat
Flag hoisting ceremony is typically at 8-9 AM. No religious muhurat applies — this is a national celebration.

No religious muhurat applies — the timing is by convention, not panchang.

About This Day

India's Independence Day on August 15 — marking freedom from British rule in 1947.

Independence Day marks India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, when the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi. It is a national holiday celebrated with patriotic fervor across the country — flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural programs, and the PM's address to the nation from the Red Fort. It is a day to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters and celebrate the spirit of a free, sovereign India.

Swatantrata DiwasAzadi Diwas15 August
Regional Names
Hindi
Swatantrata Diwas
All India
Independence Day
Vrat Rules

No fasting. Sweets are distributed at flag hoisting ceremonies.

Allowed
·all foods
Avoided
·none
Pooja Vidhi , Step by Step
1
Flag hoisting
Attend flag hoisting ceremony at school, office, or the local government building. Salute the national flag
2
Sing National Anthem
Stand at attention and sing Jana Gana Mana with pride
3
Cultural programs
Watch or participate in patriotic cultural performances, skits, and dances
4
Watch PM's address
Watch the Prime Minister's address to the nation from the Red Fort, New Delhi
5
Remember freedom fighters
Pay tribute to the sacrifices of freedom fighters like Gandhi, Nehru, Bose, Bhagat Singh, and others
Step-by-step pooja guidance with mantras.
Key Mantra
National Anthem
जन गण मन अधिनायक जय हे
Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He · 1 chants
Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people, dispenser of India's destiny — the opening of India's National Anthem
Pooja Essentials
Pooja Items
National flag (Tiranga)Flowers for garlands
Flowers
Marigold (saffron)White flowersGreen leaves — tricolor theme
Prasad
Sweets distributed at flag hoistingLaddooMithai
Do
·Attend flag hoisting ceremony
·Sing the National Anthem
·Watch PM's address
·Remember freedom fighters
·Display national flag respectfully
Avoid
·Do not disrespect the national flag
·Do not use the flag for decoration (follow Flag Code)
·Avoid political controversy on this day
·Do not litter at public events
Remedies
·Hoist the national flag
·Donate to armed forces welfare funds
·Visit a war memorial
·Plant trees as a tribute
Daan (Donations)
Donations to armed forces welfareFood to the needySupport for veterans
None (national, secular)
Independence Day
Jai Hind! · 79th Independence Day of India
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