15 August 1947 — the first Independence Day of India not only brought British domination to an end but also put a period on the blood shed, sacrifices, and humiliation of Indians and freedom fighters.
People of India celebrate Indian Independence Day with great pride and regal arrangements at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Flag hosting, tableau, parade, patriotic songs everywhere, and the speech by the Prime Minister and President remain the highlights of Independence Day.
Every Indian pays tribute to every contributed soul, leader, and legend such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, and many more, keeping the flames of patriotism ignited in the hearts.
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Date of Independence Day of India Observance
15th of August.
History of Independence Day of India
Indian Spices and Fabrics Attracted British Traders
Indian subcontinent holds a treasure of aromatic spices and vibrant colored fabric. When it came into the eyes of British traders during the 1700s, they headed towards India.
About a hundred years later, the British East India Company made a stronghold over the economy of India, having its monopoly. It found ways to make a deep-rooted space in India for benefiting the British government.
Foundation of Persecution
The rule of the British Empire in India had started in 1757.
East India Company into the Scene
British won the Battle of Plassey and the English East India Company got control over India.
On 10 May 1857, Mangal Pandey rebelled against the British East India Company. His rebellion rise shaken the roots of British oppression.
His life ended and he met the soil of his mother country. But the fire he ignited in the hearts of many — that remained, so the fragrance of his patriotism.
Formation of Indian National Congress
The coalition of Indian youth Congress, national students union of India, and Indian national trade union congress collectively formed the Indian national congress on 28 December 1885.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
On 13 April 1919, a massive crowd gathered In Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar to support the non-violent, non-corporation movement that was led by Gandhi.
British troops reached there to diminish their move. They started firing on the Indian civilians who were unarmed and unaware.
The whole incident turned into the historic Jallianwala Bagh massacre and later, put oil in the fire burning in the hearts of Indians living in slavery.
Poorna Swaraj
In 1929, the Indian national congress decided to conclude their campaigns and drives into Purna Swaraj Andolan (Total Liberation or Full Freedom Movement).
All its members gathered in Lahore and geared themselves up for their destination of making their nation free.
Ignition of Indian Independence Movement
During World War I (1939-45), the renowned Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi led the foundation of the Indian Independence Movement.
Ideology of Gandhi
During that time, non-violent and revolutionary methods of protest stood shoulder to shoulder for making India a free nation. The people from both ideologies found their own ways better than the others. Undoubtedly, they both were significant and crucial for that time.
Gandhiji advocated and supported non-violent campaigns whose core strategy was non-cooperation. Later, this resulted in the movement of civil disobedience.
These campaigns continued for a long and eventually reached their destination.
British Empire Weakened
When Britain found its condition weak after two world wars, the British government thought of giving its power to India back by June 1948.
Hindu-Muslim Violence and Partition
Meanwhile, the violence and rage kept roaring high between Hindus and Muslims.
On 3 June 1947, the British government came up with a proposal that changed the fate of the entire nation and people. As per this, The Constituent Assembly of India will have no effect on the disputable parts of the country. It will frame any constitution, it will not be applicable to people living in this area and refusing to accept the rules.
The outline of partition manifested when Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India at that time took action. Both the Muslim League and Congress agreed on the plan and the changes in the borderline gave two new nations to the world map — India and Pakistan.
This didn’t end smoothly though. About three and five lakh people lost their lives on both sides.
India — An Independent Country
On 15 August 1947, India got free from the bondage of slavery and took its first breath as an independent country.
Jawaharlal Nehru gave his first speech as the first prime minister of free India. Chacha Nehru addressed the nation calling it the “Tryst with Destiny” of India.
Lord Mountbatten took his responsibilities as the first governor-general of the new India.
The Indian dominion found its parliament in the constituent assembly that was established in 1946.
Independence Day of India Celebration
Flag Hosting by Prime Minister
Every Independence Day, the prime minister of India hosts “Tiranga” — the beautiful Indian flag. The red Fort of India in Delhi not only witnesses this regal ceremony but also because the national anthem of India — Jana Gana Mana.
Regal Salute by 21 Guns
The Indian Independence Day events commemorate when the Indians soldiers give a salute by firing 21 guns.
The entire nation shares a great excitement for this moment and becomes a part of it by keeping their national television channel on. This 21-gun salute remains one of the highlights of this event.
No Air Traffic Please
You must have heard of arrangements for making a no-traffic area. But are you aware that the Indian officials make special arrangements for maintaining the new air traffic area over the Red Fort of Delhi?
This mandatory no-fly zone declares a ban on any kind of air traffic due to safety measures.
Independence Day of India Holiday
India observes a national holiday on the occasion.
Why is Independence Day of India Celebrated?
It’s a Day of Pride
The history of grabbing the freedom of India back from the British domination showcases a great story of love and fire for the nation.
It arouses a proud feeling When we knowing the fact that Indian freedom fighters won the battle against British rule without having a national treasury or a massive army.
It Reminds of “Gandhi” — An Ideology
Gandhi is not just the name of India’s one of the most famous leaders. He is an ideology himself. The important days such as Independence Day and Republic Day give us an opportunity to recall him and his ways that are not less than a treasure.
Whatever we know about him and whatever he did in his time has a lot to learn from. Youth or elderly leaders, his life teaches us all.
Indeed, not only Gandhiji but there are many other leaders also who inspired many. Bhagat Singh, Nehru, Mangal Pandey, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and many more have lived many larger-than-life incidences.
Their stories have been teaching and will be inspiring us all forever.
Liberation Made It Stronger
Indians will always remain in debt to the freedom fighters Who gave the supreme sacrifice of life.
Their ultimate dedication, struggle, passion, and deprivation made the British domination collapsed.
It was their efforts that brought back the independence of India and compelled the British parliament to hand over the legislative sovereignty to India under the Indian Independence act. And the constituent assembly of India witnessed the iconic historic movement shaping on 15 August 1947.
Significance of Independence Day of India
Indians not only celebrate their Freedom Day and victory over the British Kingdom but also pay tribute to the freedom fighters who gave their valuable and priceless contribution in the battle.
The day makes people realize the worth of freedom and its value that can't be measured because India got it after losing many lives. The day pays homage to all of them.
Independence Day Celebration Ideas
Share the Freedom
Freedom brings ultimate pride, hopes, self-respect, and a wide vision into the scene. A liberated person and nation get a wide horizon to grow and fly. Liberation depicts strength and self-independence.
More than anything else, freedom allows one to feel the joy at fullest. How about giving this joy to someone else too?
On this freedom day, gift someone the same priceless gift. Let a caught bird meet the sky and get its happiness of being free again.
Rebel for Yourself
Many a time, we compromise and allow ourselves to live in a particular situation. The issue might be with the job, relationship, rented house in a bad condition, or even your own thoughts and perceptions.
If you are also living in a particular circumstance that you never wanted to be in, now is the time to grab your freedom from that situation.
If it's a job, bid farewell to it. If it’s with a relationship, make as many efforts as you can and then, let it go. If it’s about house, clothes, old gadget, or any expiry product, make yourself free from it by saying it a bye.
The idea is to show some courage and take your step for getting rid of something that had been keeping you in a shell. Just free yourself from the place, stuff, situation, or whatsoever it is, and celebrate Independence Day in a real sense.
Spread the Vibe
Change your ways and style for a day. When you greet someone, greet saying, “Vande Mataram”. You can choose any other combination of words to show and spread patriotism around.
If you are a little bit shy to greet in this way, how about changing your ringtone? You can choose a song like “Sare Jaha Se Achcha Hindustan Hamara”.
Express the Emotion
If you are gifted with a good voice, you can also take this as an opportunity to promote your talent. Express your emotions for your country by singing a patriotic song and publishing it on any social platform.
You can also share any of your old school- or college-time dance performance.
Presenting a poem or a one-liner can also double your excitement.
Fly it High
There are some gestures and actions that are symbolic of freedom. Exploring one of them adds to the joy.
Alike making a bird free, seeing its fearless fly in the huge sky also gives wings to the feeling of liberation.
Go on the roof during the dusk or dawn and enjoy the sky filled with birds, pigeons, parrots, and other different kinds of creatures.
Another idea is — fly a kite!
Seeing a kite going higher and higher is a wonderful feeling, and when you on your own hold the thread of your flying machine, it’s a different experience altogether.
Watch a Patriotic Movie
Celebrate this Independence Day by watching a good patriotic movie and boosting up your love for the country.
You can watch Gandhi, Border, Swadesh, or can also go for any patriotic movie of Akshay Kumar such as Holiday, Baby, Airlift, Gold, Kesari, or Rustom.
Visit a Museum
When we explore the old guns, swords, or other tools that the fighters used to use in wars, it takes us to the same era. It makes you feel like watching a picture in flashback.
Visit a museum and allow yourself to build up the same story in your imaginations with a more realistic view.
Enhance Your Knowledge
Gathering some knowledge never disappoints a person. It’s always interesting to know new facts about the history of our country.
Know how the journey of getting the freedom of India was shaped. Understand the strategies that the legends of those times opted for.
You can also read the story of your favorite freedom fighter. Knowing about their sacrifices for making the nation free develops the sense of responsibility and pride in us too,
If it doesn’t give you any interest in knowing about the history, know what is famous about India in present. It can be related to its culture, historic place, or any other spot to visit.
You can also read any biography, autography, novel, or other good stuff that take you to dive into the lives of the famous personality of that time.
Listen to an Old Speech of a Legendary Leader
We wish social media and photographic techniques would have been there in that era too. It could have given us an opportunity to listen to many leaders and legends of the time.
It would have been great learning for not only the current leaders but also for the youth of the present time.
On this Indian Independent Day, listen to a really available speech such as the iconic speech “Tryst with destiny by Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Google Famous Slogans
Search for the popular slogans of that time which brought the wave of patriotism in the hearts of many.
Place of Independence Day of Indias Events
Delhi is known as the heart of India; it is the capital of India too. Its significance mounts because it's the place from where the central government accesses.
On Indian Independence Day, the center of attraction remains the events and main ceremony at the Red Fort, Delhi. Flag hosting by Prime Minister, national anthem in chorus, 21-gun salute, and tableau are the highlights that people love to watch live and even on their television's national channels.
Interesting Facts about Independence Day of India
New Independence Day
Do you know that the date of the Indian Independence Day was 18 July 1947 in real? But Britain Britain Lord Mountbatten wanted to coincide this day with the surrender of Japan to the Allied forces. Its second anniversary was on the 15th of August.
Thus, the new Independence Day of India became August 15.
The Symbolic Flag
A flag is not just the pride of a nation. It speaks a lot through its colors, design, symbols, and the incorporated elements. It’s always interesting to know the story behind the making of a flag.
Such a story is associated with the Indian flag “Tiranga” as well.
Do you know that the original flag of India was made of only two colors — green and red? It was Gandhiji who suggested adding a white strip to this flag with the spinning wheel. He proposed the idea of this wheel for representing the national progress of India.
