New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Independence Day 2026 saw a unique global celebration as the Tiranga travelled across the world following the path of the rising sun.

Sharing the details in a press release, the Ministry of Culture said that the Suryapath Tiranga journey began at 1:30 AM IST in Suva, Fiji, as the Tiranga was hoisted at the first point of the relay.

From Fiji, the symbolic journey followed the path of the rising sun, moving westward across New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar.

At every mission and post, the National Flag was hoisted, creating a continuous visual relay of the Tiranga across time zones and continents. By 8:00 AM, the journey had rea...