Worship of the Hindu god Vishnu, numerically the most widespread faith in Hinduism. The principal forms of Vishnu are Krishna and Rama, whose teachings are summarized in such scriptures as the Bhagavad-Gita and Ramayana, dedicated to Krishna and Rama respectively. The central theme is bhakti, devotion to a personal form of God, accompanied by singing of devotional songs, or bhajans.
Green represents agriculture. Red recalls the struggle for independence. Black stands for the Zambian people. Orange symbolizes Zambia's mineral wealth, particularly the major deposits of copper. Effective date: 24 October 1964.