Google Doodle pays tribute to India's 78th Independence Day
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Today marks the 78th anniversary of India's independence. Google commemorated the day with a unique doodle that illustrated Indian architecture. Six doors and windows that represent the nation's rich architectural legacy are included in the doodle, which was made by freelance art director, illustrator, and animator Vrinda Zaveri.
It features exquisite detailing in a variety of colours, including blue, yellow, green, saffron, and brown, and it depicts traditional Indian designs. The Indian Peacock, the country's national bird, is also included in a little design on it.
The tech giant posted, "Today's Doodle, illustrated by Vrinda Zaveri, celebrates Independence Day in India! On this day in 1947, India gained its freedom from colonial rule.”
"On Independence Day, many attend flag-raising ceremonies, parades, musical performances, community rallies, and more to celebrate. Homes, buildings, streets, and cars are decorated with the saffron, white, and green national flag - as seen in today's artwork," they added.
After a long struggle, India became independent from British colonial rule in 1947. Independence Day is observed nationally as a way to honour and remember those who gave their lives defending our nation's independence. Google commemorated the day last year with a unique doodle that featured textiles from 21 distinct regions, NDTV reported.
It showcased a patchwork ensemble made of exquisite textiles from India. The artwork, which was illustrated by Namrata Kumar, an artist based in New Delhi, was inspired by the variety of textiles that India has to offer and weaves the many "swatches" into a colourful narrative about the country.
Artist Kumar on Google's portal said she "researched and identified the diverse textile craft forms present in India".
"I sought to cover a broad spectrum of techniques, encompassing embroidery, different weaving styles, printing techniques, resist-dyeing techniques, hand-painted textiles, and more. Additionally, I wanted to ensure that I represented different geographical regions of the country in a balanced manner," she said.