India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day today, January 26, 2025. President Draupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag on Kartavya Path, marking the start of the grand parade. The ceremony began at 10:30 am, showcasing the country’s military strength and rich cultural heritage.
The flag hoisting ceremony started at 9:00 am, and the parade began at 10:30 am from Vijay Chowk, concluding at the Red Fort via India Gate. Over 70,000 policemen have been deployed across Delhi to ensure tight security.
Republic Day 2025: Cheif Guest
The parade on Kartavya Path with tableaux of several states is an essential part of India's Republic Day celebrations. Prabowo Subianto, the president of Indonesia, is the main guest during the parade on Sunday, including a marching band contingent of 352 members.
Republic Day 2025 Theme
The theme for this year's Republic Parade tableaux is "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas". The parade featured 15 tableaux representing federal ministries, departments, and organizations in addition to 16 tableaux from states and Union Territories.
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Republic Day 2025: Tableaux Themes and Highlights
The theme for this year’s tableaux is “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,” showcasing cultural heritage and progress through 31 tableaux from various states and central ministries.
| State/Union Territory | Theme/Highlight |
| Uttar Pradesh | "Mahakumbh 2025: Swarnim Bharat - Heritage and Development" showcasing the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at Prayagraj. |
| Bihar | Heritage of Nalanda Mahavihara. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kuno National Park, highlighting the land of leopards. |
| Haryana | Display of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Gujarat | "Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development." |
| Andhra Pradesh | Etikoppakka Bommalu, showcasing eco-friendly wooden toys. |
| Jharkhand | "Swarnim Jharkhand," highlighting heritage and progress. |
| Tripura | "Eternal Faith," representing Kharchi Puja. |
| Karnataka | Lakkundi, showcasing the birthplace of stone crafts. |
| Delhi | Focus on "Quality Education." |
| Chandigarh | A blend of heritage, innovation, and sustainability. |
The DRDO tableau presents "innovative advancements for national security," while a veterans' tableau honors the contributions of former armed forces personnel.
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