National Fruit

A fleshy fruit, eaten ripe or used green for pickles etc., of the tree Mangifera indica, the mango is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. Its juicy fruit is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial. The poet Kalidasa sang its praises. Alexander savoured its taste, as did the Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang. Mughal emperor Akbar planted 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga, Bihar at a place now known as Lakhi Bagh.

Source: India 2008 – A Reference Annual

The cloth of National Flaf of India is :Khadhi

The National Flag of India was designed by Pingali Venkiah

The first person to raise Indian flag was Madem Bhikjaji Rustom Cama in 1907.

Colors used in the National Flag are Saffron,White and Green

Saffron color signifies courage and sacrifice .White signifies truth and purity.