Google Celebrates India's 80th Independence Day with Vibrant Textile-Inspired Doodle
Google marked India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with a vibrant Doodle inspired by the country's rich textile traditions. The illustration brings together vivid colors, intricate patterns, and traditional motifs associated with different parts of India.
The artwork is a modified reissue of the iconic 2023 Doodle created by New Delhi-based artist Namrata Kumar. For the 2026 version, Google introduced an updated, magnified font over digital textile swatches.
The design is conceived as a textile tapestry that reflects India's varied cultural identity and recognizes the contributions of generations of weavers, dyers, and printers.