Republic Day India

India attained its independence on 15 August 1947, yet it did not have a constitution. On 29 August 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution.

The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 and therefore this day is celebrated as Republic Day every year.
It is one of the most important days in Indian History; it is a celebration of India’s sovereignty and is one of the three national holidays. It is a day on which every Indian heart fills up with patriotic fervour.

Republic Day Parade & Celebrations:

Republic Day is celebrated throughout the country with great enthusiasm and vigour. A grand parade is held in New Delhi from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort, to mark the importance of this occasion.

The events of the day begin with the Prime Minister laying wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti commemorating the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The President is accompanied by a distinguished foreign Head of State who is the invited Chief Guest for the occasion. The President unfurls the National Flag of india and the National Anthem is played with a 21 gun salute.

Following this a brief ceremony takes place where the President honours soldiers from the armed forces for their exceptional courage and awards those civilians whose acts of valour in different situations distinguishes them from the rest. Helicopters from the armed forces shower rose petals on the audience. Each chopper carries a flag - the first is the Indian flag and the other three the flags of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The parade also includes displays of skilful motor-cycle rides by Armed Forces personnel.
The march past begins immediately after the fly past. The President, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces takes the salute of the marching contingents of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Paramilitary forces, Police and the National Cadet Corps.

The Indian Military showcases its latest tanks, missiles, etc.
The military parade is followed by a cultural parade. School children from across the country participate in it, showcasing folk dances. India's rich cultural heritage is displayed in the form of tableaus from various states. Each state depicts its exclusive festivals, historical locations and art. This exhibits India’s diversity and richness of culture.

The fly past, by the Indian Air Force marks the conclusion of the parade.
Celebrations on a smaller scale are held in all parts of the country - all state capitals, district headquarters, sub divisions, talukas, panchayats, schools and other educational institutes partake in the celebration.
The Celebration continues:

PM’s Rally & Lok Tarang:
On 27th January, a Prime Minister's Rally is held by a crème of N.C.C cadets displaying various breath-taking performances and drill.

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in association with seven Zonal Cultural Centres organises ‘Lok Tarang’ - National Folk Dance Festival every year from 24th to 29th January. This colourful festival provides an opportunity for people to witness vibrant folk dances from various parts of the country.

Beating the Retreat:

‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony is conducted on the evening of 29th January officially denoting the end of Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony starts by the bands of the three services marching in unison, playing popular marching tunes. Followed by the solo performances of the drummers, they play Abide with me, followed by the bugle call for Retreat.

The band master then marches to the President and takes permission to take the bands away, the bands march back playing ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’. At exactly 6 pm, the buglers sound the retreat and the National Flag is lowered and the National Anthem is sung. This brings a formal end to the celebrations.
On this day, the patriotic zeal of the people brings the whole nation together. It promotes the feeling of brotherhood and unity among them.
Author: Ms Coutinho.

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