India country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (RU)
📍 India
Theme Independence Day 2027
India is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is New Delhi, the national observance is Independence Day on 15 August, and the national colours are saffron, white and green. India marks independence on 15 August 1947. The day is known as Swatantrata Diwas.
Capital and region (RU)
New Delhi is the capital. India sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Kolkata clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 15 August 2027. India marks independence on 15 August 1947. The day is known as Swatantrata Diwas. Locally it is called Swatantrata Diwas. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are saffron, white and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of India?
The capital is New Delhi.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 15 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are saffron, white and green.
What does the national day mark?
India marks independence on 15 August 1947. The day is known as Swatantrata Diwas.
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