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Haryana Creates History! 5-Km-Long Indian Flag Held By Thousands Sets 2 World Records

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We’re just one day away from the 80th Independence Day, and we have another proud moment to celebrate. You must’ve seen the videos on your social media feed giving a glimpse of the new Guinness World Records set in Haryana. Two new records have been set with the Indian flag. Read to know more! 

Haryana Sets Two New Guinness World Records With The Indian Flag

On social media, many videos are going viral mentioning that new Guinness World Records have been set. These two records were made on August 13, 2026. The organisers registered the achievements in the name of Gaurav Gautam from Palwal, Haryana.

Also, many people came out in support, with thousands of people taking part in the patriotic event and joining the march with the national flag. As per Bharat Express, the two records were for ‘Longest Mass March With Flag’ and ‘Most People Holding a National Flag’.

How Long Is The National Flag?

The Tiranga Yatra in Haryana featured a massive Indian flag measuring 5 kilometres in length and 10 feet in width. Thousands of people joined this long journey and proudly held the national flag. Along the route, the Yatra passed through 20 locations. Throughout the route people from different age groups, including children, women and adults, took part.

The Tiranga Yatra was organised as a tribute to India’s freedom movement. India is preparing to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, and these two recognitions have added to the celebrations. The event also supports the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

We are super proud of the two records! What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below!

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FAQs

Which two Guinness World Records have been made in Haryana?

In Haryana, the two Guinness World Records are ‘Longest Mass March With Flag’ and ‘Most People Holding a National Flag’.

From how many locations did the Tiranga Yatra pass?

The Tiranga Yatra passed through around 20 locations along its route.

How long was the Indian flag in Haryana?

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