Sheer dedication and love for the nation; Andhra man weaves ‘unique’ national flag for India

Telangana, April 30: ‘Dharti Sunheri, Amber Neela, Har Mausam Rangila, Aisa Desh Hai Mera…’ Humming this song or any other song related to mother India, brings in a patriotic feel from within. In a similar instance, a handloom weaver from Andhra Pradesh has woven the national flag exhibiting his love and nationalism towards India. Showing his love for the country, the man wishes this unique flag to be unfurled by Prime Minister at Red Fort on Independence Day.

Hailing from a village in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, Rudrakshala Ramalinga Satyanarayana driven by his nationalist feelings, designed a fully handwoven national flag with no joints or stitches. Like every individual, Ramalinga Satyanarayana wants to achieve something big in life. Born in a poor family, the zeal and dedication towards the nation is quite commendable.

The uniqueness of the national flag lies in the way, it has been designed. Satyanarayana used 2400 threads of three colours and Jamdhani and Paisani styles of handloom work. He gave extra attention to ensure that all the 24 spokes in the flag's Ashok Chakra are clearly visible. Talking to the media about the same, he said that he aims to see an unstitched flag unfurl at the Red Fort. The flag has been completely woven with threads including the Ashoka Chakra.

Satyanarayan had designed a 4x6 feet flag but later realised that it is small and cannot be unfurled at the Red Fort. Then he started working on an 8x12 feet flag with some financial support from BJP MP Gokaraju Gangaraju and YSRCP local leader Sriranganatha Raju. With no stitches or joints, it took almost four years to complete the handwoven flag.

A true example of a true nationalist, the love for the nation for Satyanarayan is so big that he sold his house to weave the flag which has cost him almost 6.5 lakhs. He hopes the flag will be unfurled at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister on Independence Day.