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- Indian Express
Independence Day 2025: From space to cinema, Google Doodle tells India's story in six artistic tiles
To celebrate India's 79th Independence Day on August 15, Google unveiled a colourful and culturally rich doodle on Friday. Inspired by centuries-old Indian tile art, the design honours both the nation's heritage and its modern-day achievements, drawing from iconic styles such as Jaipur's blue pottery, West Bengal's terracotta reliefs, and other regional crafts.
Instead of a single image, the doodle is made up of six unique tiles, each shaped into a letter of the Google logo. Created by artists Makarand Narkar and Sonal Vasave from Boomranng Studio, the piece blends intricate folk patterns with symbols of national pride.
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The first 'G' showcases the graceful floral motifs of Jaipur blue pottery. The first 'O' bursts with vibrant flowers surrounding a spaceship, celebrating India's space feats like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan. The second 'O' merges a traditional geometric design with cricket bats and a ball, tipping its hat to the country's love for the sport. The second 'G' continues the motif-based theme to tie the design together.
The 'L' carries a chess piece, representing India's presence on the global chess stage — from the legendary Viswanathan Anand to today's young grandmasters. The final 'E' takes the form of a film reel, paying tribute to India's prolific cinema industry, from Bollywood hits to internationally acclaimed regional films.
On the Google Doodle page, the artists noted that the work reflects 'a wide variety of textures and styles from across India' and acts as a bridge 'between ancient craftsmanship and contemporary accomplishments'. It is a vibrant salute to the country's cultural roots and its milestones in space, sports, cinema, and intellectual pursuits.
A Google Doodle is a customised illustration or design that appears on the search engine's homepage to mark significant events or anniversaries. Over the years, these doodles have also paid tribute to influential figures and their accomplishments. The tradition began in 1998, when Google's co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, created the very first doodle as a playful way to announce they were attending the Burning Man festival.
