Google doodle celebrates India's I-Day with architecture-theme

New Delhi: Tech giant Google on Thursday celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with a doodle that showcases the country’s iconic architecture. The doodle, created by freelance art director, illustrator and animator Vrinda Zaveri features doors and windows to display India’s rich architectural heritage.

The doors and windows are adorned in the tricolours of the Indian flag -- saffron, white, green which are the primary colours and the Navy blue.

The digital artwork also carries the letters ‘G’, ‘O’, ‘O’, ‘G’, ‘L’ and ‘E’ on each door carrying a distinct ornate design.

On August 15, 1947, India gained its freedom from nearly two centuries of colonial rule that was filled with inequality, violence, and lack of fundamental rights, Google said in the blogpost The freedom movement was led by prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhas Chandra Bose.

“The perseverance and sacrifices of the country’s freedom fighters paid off,” Google said.

Independence Day is celebrated throughout the country with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, musical performances, community rallies, and by singing the Indian national anthem Jana Gana Mana.