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Detailed explanation-1: -225 feet long, 150 feet wide and 1400kg: World’s largest Khadi national flag to be displayed in Jaisalmer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Monumental National Flag measures 225 feet long, 150 feet wide and weighs around 1, 400 kg. It took 49 days for 70 Khadi artisans to prepare this flag.

Detailed explanation-3: -At Attari Border, locals and tourists can witness the Indian Flag mounted at the top of 360 feet pole with the dimensions of 120×80 feet is the tallest Indian flag. The largest and spectacular tricolor on the tallest flag post has been inaugurated at the Indo Pak Attari Border in Amritsar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The flag was 225 feet long in length and 150 feet wide in width. It was unveiled by the GoC of the Battle Axe Division, Major General Yogendra Singh Paul. A whopping 4, 500 metres of hand-spun and hand-woven Khadi cotton bunting was used to make the flag which covers a total area of 33, 750 square feet.

Detailed explanation-5: -On the occasion of Army Day, on 15 January 22, the Indian Army unveiled a Monumental National Flag of size 225 feet by 150 feet at Jaisalmer Military Station. This flag is a befitting tribute to the Indian heritage, as it is made of hundred percent Khadi material.