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| Puli Kodi ("Tiger flag") | |
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 5:9 |
| Adopted | November 21, 1990 |
| Design | The emblem was designed by an Indian artist from Tamil Nadu.[1] The flag depicting a tiger jumping through a circle of 33 bullets, with crossed black bayonets on a red background. |
The flag of Tamil Eelam was designated as the national flag of the proposed state in 1990. The tiger symbol of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was created in 1977, differentiating it from the LTTE's emblem by leaving out the letters inscribing the movement's name.[2][3] In 2005, the LTTE released a guide providing instructions and explaining the correct usage of the Tamil Eelam Flag. The guide written in Tamil specifies the regulations for flying alone or with national flags of other countries, and for general handling of the flag.[4][5][6] The flag has four colours: yellow, red, black, and white. It is banned in Sri Lanka and is often seen at protests and functions concerning Tamil Eelam nationalism around the world.[7][8][9][10][11]
- ^ "Madurai artist sketched LTTE logo". newindianexpress. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ TAMIL EELAM STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Under one flag
- ^ "Rules guide on use of Tamileelam National flag published". Tamilnet. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Tamil-Canadians vote for independent state in Sri Lanka". CBC News. Dec 20, 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ Tamil Eelam, Canadian, U.S. flags: Toronto, March 3, 2009
- ^ in England
- ^ "Tamils protest outside UK parliament". CNN. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Tamil flags flown at protest legal, Toronto police say". CBC news. Mar 18, 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Row in Sri Lanka over appearance of Tamil 'rebel' flag". BBC. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Batticaloa students hoist Tamileelam flag in Annai Poopathy event". Tamilnet. 6 April 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Tamil Eelam flag hoisted in Geelong city, Australia". Lankasri.com. 5 February 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.