Monuments around the globe light up with tricolour to mark 75 years of India’s independence

On 15 August, landmark buildings around the world were illuminated with the tricolour of the Indian flag to mark the country's 76th Independence Day. SBS Hindi compiled images from every corner of the globe.

People take photos as the sails of the Sydney Opera House are lit up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence in Sydney, Monday, August 15, 2022. Source: AAP / STEVEN SAPHORE/AAPIMAGE

In Australia, the day was celebrated with almost 40 iconic buildings lit up with a digital projection of the Indian flag.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said: "In celebration of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 75^th anniversary of India’s independence, Australia’s national monuments around the country will be illuminated in the colours of India’s national flag."

The Canberra-based Indian High Commission also told SBS Hindi that arrangement was an initiative of the Australian government itself, which then worked with state governments, city mayors and councils to identify the buildings and monuments.

It was heartening for us to see the list grow steadily. We believe this is the first time that so many monuments have together been illuminated in Australia with the Indian tricolour.

Indian High Commission, Canberra

"Illumination of iconic monuments in the Indian tricolour by Australia symbolises the deepening friendship and people to people bonds between India and Australia," the Indian High Commission said.

This warm gesture has been well received not only by India but also by the wonderful Indian-Australian community that takes pride in both identities and straddles both cultures.

Indian High Commission, Canberra

See below for some of the Australian landmarks lit up with the Indian tricolour:

Display of the Indian flag on Telstra Tower in Canberra on 15 August 2022. Credit: Indian High Commission in Australia

Tricolour illumination on 15th August, 2022.

Old Parliament house in Australia glow in tricolour lights.

Almost 40 monuments in Australia were lit up in Tricolour lights. Credit: Indian High Commission, Canberra

Check out these images from India and across the globe:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) building is lit up in Indian tricolour flag in Indian city of Mumbai on 15th August 2022. Credit: SOPA Images/Sipa USA/AAP Image

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) building is lit up in Indian tricolour flag in Indian city of Mumbai. Credit: SOPA Images/Sipa USA/AAP Image

Niagara Falls in Canada illuminated in the tricolours of the Indian flag. Credit: Twitter/@dineshbhatia

Dubai's Burj Khalifa was lit up with tricolour for Indian Independence Day Credit: Twitter/@BhurjKhalifa

Empire State Building was also lit up with the Indian flag. Credit: Twitter/@EmpireStateBldg

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