[3] The flag was flown for the first time in the Parashen-Rengma area of Nagaland on 22 March 1956 by the Naga National Council, led by Zapu Phizo.

[5] According to historical accounts, the flag's design was inspired by a divine revelation, as a rainbow appeared over the Naga Club building during its consecration, signifying peace with God.

The rainbow, enshrined in the flag's design, represents divine approval, unity, and the hope for an independent Naga nation[6].

Rooted in the struggles and sacrifices of the Nagas, the flag embodies their desire for sovereignty, as reinforced by Mahatma Gandhi’s recognition of their right to independence.

It serves as a reminder of the Naga people's historical assertion of self-rule, their cultural and racial distinctiveness, and their ongoing struggle against political subjugation.