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((Infobox flag
|Name = Tamil Eelam
|Article =
|Image = Tamil Eelam Flag.svg
|Nickname = Puli Kodi ("Tiger flag")
|Use = 111111
|Symbol =
|Proportion = 5:9
|Adoption = November 21, 1990
|Design = The emblem was designed by an Indian artist from [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>((cite web | url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2009/apr/09/madurai-artist-sketched-ltte-logo-39586.html | title= Madurai artist sketched LTTE logo | publisher= newindianexpress | date=9 April 2009 | accessdate=31 July 2022))</ref> The flag depicting a [[tiger]] jumping through a circle of 33 [[bullets]], with crossed black [[bayonet]]s on a red background.
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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.<ref>[http://www.tamilnation.co/tamileelam.htm TAMIL EELAM STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Under one flag]</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=16423 | title=Rules guide on use of Tamileelam National flag published | publisher=Tamilnet | date=26 November 2005 | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref> In 2005, the LTTE released a guide providing instructions and explaining the correct usage of the Tamil Eelam Flag. The guide written in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] specifies the regulations for flying alone or with national flags of other countries, and for general handling of the flag.<ref>((cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tamil-canadians-vote-for-independent-state-in-sri-lanka-1.810846 | title=Tamil-Canadians vote for independent state in Sri Lanka | publisher=CBC News | date=Dec 20, 2009 | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref><ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardipus/3329929400/in/set-72157626956188463 Tamil Eelam, Canadian, U.S. flags: Toronto, March 3, 2009]</ref><ref>[http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/AR7_UH3uKrv/Tamil+Protestors+React+Sri+Lanka+Declare+End/aJlUJmCbDC9 in England]</ref> 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 [[Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism|Tamil Eelam nationalism]] around the world.<ref>((cite web | url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/04/07/uk.tamil.protest/index.html?iref=24hours | title=Tamils protest outside UK parliament | publisher=CNN | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tamil-flags-flown-at-protest-legal-toronto-police-say-1.810137 | title=Tamil flags flown at protest legal, Toronto police say | publisher=CBC news | date=Mar 18, 2009 | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-17922546 | title=Row in Sri Lanka over appearance of Tamil 'rebel' flag | publisher=BBC | date=2 May 2012 | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=17687 | title=Batticaloa students hoist Tamileelam flag in Annai Poopathy event | publisher=Tamilnet | date=6 April 2006 | accessdate=30 July 2014))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.lankasrinews.com/view.php?203bZ8H220e2nIg34eaUoUka4cadRZJDcddcoONQmdac4mdRube43eFrZ3e023F6Y402 | title=Tamil Eelam flag hoisted in Geelong city, Australia | publisher=Lankasri.com | date=5 February 2013 | access-date=30 July 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811003426/http://www.lankasrinews.com/view.php?203bZ8H220e2nIg34eaUoUka4cadRZJDcddcoONQmdac4mdRube43eFrZ3e023F6Y402 | archive-date=11 August 2014 ))</ref>

==Symbolic meaning==
((more citations needed|date=December 2014))
===Tiger symbol===

[[File:V8 Supercar, Sydney Telstra 500 Launch @ Martin Place 16.05.09.jpg|thumb|Tamil Eelam supporters in Sydney flying the flag.]]
The jumping tiger was adopted from the emblem of the [[Chola Empire]], it should reflect the martial history (Veera varalaru) and the national upheaval of the [[Tamil people|Tamils]].<ref>Daya Somasundaram (11.02.2014) ''Scarred Communities: Psychosocial Impact of Man-made and Natural Disasters on Sri Lankan Society'', SAGE Publications India, p. 73.</ref> The national flag is the symbol of the independent state of [[Tamil Eelam]] to be created, rooted in the martial traditions (Veera marapuhal) of the Tamils," LTTE organ Viduthalai Puligal said in its February 1991 issue.

===Crossed bayonets and circle===

[[Vellupillai Prabhakaran]] himself mentioned in a Tamil interview the circle and crossed bayonets represent the armed resistance and were based on the historical shield with crossed swords flag of [[Pandara Vanniyan]].<ref>((cite web|title=History of Tamil National Flag|publisher=Youtube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEYc1XuIle4|date=2009-10-31))((cbignore))((Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022))</ref> The circle sometimes considered to be a "Uthaya Suriyan" (rising sun) which is a symbol of Sri Lankan Tamils and earlier political movements. The LTTE leader was often compared to [[Pandara Vanniyan]] of Vannimai, because both had a similar fate. [[Pandara Vanniyan]] was a freedom fighter during the British colonial era in Sri Lanka.<ref>Daya Somasundaram (11.02.2014) ''Scarred Communities: Psychosocial Impact of Man-made and Natural Disasters on Sri Lankan Society'', SAGE Publications India, p. 52.</ref>

===33 bullets===

The bullets symbolise the historical 33 years between [[Independence Day (Sri Lanka)|1948]] - [[Burning of Jaffna library|1981]] (oppression the Tamil population by the Sri Lankan government before the outbreak of [[Sri Lankan Civil War]]).<ref>((cite book|last=Balachandran|first=P K|title=Madurai artist sketched LTTE logo|publisher=The New Indian Express|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article56143.ece?service=print|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129121541/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article56143.ece?service=print|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2015|date=2012-05-15))</ref>

*11 bullets on the left
*11 bullets on the right
*11 bullets at the top
*total: 33 bullets

===Colours===
[[File:Bicolor flag of Tamil Eelam.svg|thumb|Flag of the Tamil Democrats with the traditional colors of Tamil Eelam]]
Four aspects of ideals and mission of Tamil Eelam represented by the four colours are detailed in the published guide book.

The yellow signifies that Tamils' aspiration to freely govern themselves in their own homeland is a fundamental political and human right. The colour expresses the righteousness of Tamil struggle and reinforces Tamil Nation's will to uphold moral highground during its path towards freedom.

The red represents the realisation that freedom is not complete by establishment of a separate state of Tamil Eelam. Distinctions of caste and class should be abolished. Egalitarianism should become their spiritual principle. Gender equality should permeate Tamil society. The revolutionary changes necessary to spread social justice represented by these principles are reflected by this colour.

The black reminds that march towards freedom is wrought with dangers, death and destruction, that is filled with pain and misery. It signifies determination and resoluteness vital to withstand the adversities and build the new nation of Tamil Eelam, to provide security and to defend the borders.

The white demands purity, honesty and selflessness from the leaders and citizens of Tamil Eelam.

==National anthem==
{|align=right
|'''Anthem:''' ''Eruthu Paar Kodi''[[File:Eruthu Paar Kodi.ogg|Eruthu Paar Kodi]]

|}
Eruthu Paar Kodi (Look the Flag is Rising) is a Tamil song, written by Puthuvai Rathinathurai,<ref>((cite news|url=http://print2.dailymirror.lk/opinion1/31591.html|title=NATIONAL ANTHEM :FROM "NAMO NAMO" TO "SRI LANKA MATHA"|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=26 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727175152/http://print2.dailymirror.lk/opinion1/31591.html|archive-date=27 July 2014))</ref> sung at the hoisting of the [[Flag of Tamil Eelam]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4386382.stm ''Writers sought for Tamil anthem  '']. BBC News. Accessed 21 June 2012.</ref> As the most widely used song of the Tamils, it was used in the place of a national anthem by the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]].<ref>((cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-tigers-hunt-for-catchy-new-anthem/522-13.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715111130/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-tigers-hunt-for-catchy-new-anthem/522-13.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |title=Tamil Tigers hunt for catchy new anthem |work=IBN Live |agency=Reuters |date=Oct 28, 2005 |accessdate= 21 June 2012))</ref><ref>[http://www.tamilguardian.com/article.asp?articleid=5023 ''Tamil Eelam's promising display, despite loss to Zanzibar '']. tamilguardian.com . Accessed 22 June 2012.</ref> The song was written during the [[Sri Lankan Civil War]].<ref>[http://tamilnationalflag.com/index.php/the-flag ''About the Flag'']. TamilNationalFlag.com . Accessed 22 June 2012.  ((webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714120853/http://tamilnationalflag.com/index.php/the-flag |date=July 14, 2014 ))</ref>

=== Lyrics ===
The song praises the flag and describes the pride of Tamil Eelam army
{| width="100%"
|- 
!((lang|ta|ஏறுதுபார் கொடி)) ([[Tamil alphabet|Tamil]])
!ēṟutupār koṭi [[ISO 15919]]
|- valign="top"
|
((lang|ta|<poem>ஏறுதுபார் கொடி ஏறுது பார்
ஏறுதுபார் கொடி ஏறுது பார் – இங்கு
ஏறுதுபார் கொடி ஏறுது பார் – தமிழ்
ஈழத்தின் வேதனை தீர்த்தகொடி – எட்டுத்
திக்கிலும் மானத்தைச் சேர்த்தகொடி
காலத்தை வென்றுமே நின்றகொடி – புலி
காட்டிய பாதையில் சென்ற கொடி  (ஏறுதுபார்)

செக்க நிறத்திலே வேங்கை நடுவிலே
சீறிடும் கொடியிது – தமிழ்
மக்களைக் காத்த நம்மான மாவீரரை
வாழ்த்திடும் கொடியிது – புலி
வீரத்தின் கொடியிது
மாவீரனின் கொடியிது  (ஏறுதுபார்)

எத்தனை எத்தனை வேங்கைகள் ரத்தத்தில்
ஏறிய கொடியிது – பெரும்
சத்திய வேள்வியில் செத்தவர் மீதினில்
சாற்றிய கொடியிது – தமிழ்
ஈழத்தின் கொடியிது – புலி
ஏந்திய கொடியிது  (ஏறுதுபார்)

சாதிகள் சண்டைகள் சாய்த்து விழுத்திய
சாதனைக் கொடியிது – சங்கு
ஊதி முழங்கிட ஊர்மனை யாவிலும்
உலவிய கொடியிது – சம
தர்மத்தின் கொடியிது – எங்கள்
தாயவள் கொடியிது  (ஏறுதுபார்)

ஆயிரமாயிரம் பேரென வேங்கைகள்
ஆக்கிய கொடியிது – பிர
பாகரன் என்றிடும் காவிய நாயகன்
போற்றிடும் கொடியிது – தமிழ்த்
தேசத்தின் கொடியிது – எங்கள்
தேசியக் கொடியிது  (ஏறுதுபார்)</poem>))
|((transl|ta|<poem>
ēṟutupār koṭi ēṟutu pār
ēṟutupār koṭi ēṟutu pār – iṅku
ēṟutupār koṭi ēṟutu pār – tamiḻ
īḻattiṉ vētaṉai tīrttakoṭi – eṭṭut
tikkilum māṉattaic cērttakoṭi
kālattai veṉṟumē niṉṟakoṭi – puli
kāṭṭiyapātaiyil ceṉṟa koṭi  (ēṟutupār)

cekka niṟattilē vēṅkai naṭuvilē
cīṟiṭum koṭiyitu – tamiḻ
makkaḷaik kātta nammāṉamā vīrarai
vāḻttiṭum koṭiyitu – puli
vīrattiṉ koṭiyitu – 
māvīraṉiṉ koṭiyitu  (ēṟutupār)

ettaṉai ettaṉai vēṅkaikaḷ rattattil
ēṟiya koṭiyitu – perum
cattiya vēḷviyil ceththavar mītiṉil
cāṟṟiya koṭiyitu – tamiḻ
īḻattiṉ koṭiyitu – puli
ēntiya koṭiyitu  (ēṟutupār)

cātikaḷ caṇṭaikaḷ cāyttu viḻuttiya
cātaṉaik koṭiyitu – caṅku
ūti muḻaṅkiṭa ūrmaṉai yāvilum
ulaviya koṭiyitu – cama
tarmattiṉ koṭiyitu – eṅkaḷ
tāyavaḷ koṭiyitu  (ēṟutupār)

āyiramāyiram pēreṉa vēṅkaikaḷ
ākkiya koṭiyitu – pira
pākaraṉ eṉṟiṭum kāviya nāyakaṉ
pōṟṟiṭum koṭiyitu – tamiḻt
tēcattiṉ koṭiyitu – eṅkaḷ
tēciyak koṭiyitu  (ēṟutupār)
</poem>))

<br>

<!--[[File:Lyrics Eruthu Paar Kodi.jpg|Lyrics Eruthu Paar Kodi|400px]]-->

==Symbols of Tamil Eelam==
<gallery caption="Symbols selected by the Tamil Tigers for Tamil Eelam" widths="180px" heights="120px" perrow="5">
Image:Slleo1.jpg|National animal ([[Sri Lankan leopard]])
Image:Gloriosa superba 8962.jpg|National flower ([[Gloriosa superba]])
Image:Greater Coucal01.jpg|National bird ([[Greater coucal]])
Image:Albizia lebbeck (Siris) in Hyderabad W IMG 7167.jpg|National tree ([[Albizia lebbeck]])
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Flags of Tamils]]
* [[List of Tamil Nadu state symbols]], for symbols of the state in India

==References==
((Reflist))

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