Published on 27 January 2025 by CareerDec
January 26 is recognised as India’s Republic Day and this year, the event has achieved the feat of celebrating its 76th annual ceremony. The great procession began when President Draupadi Murmu raised the national flag at Kartavya Path. ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ is the theme for Republic Day 2025 tableaux.
At 9:00 am, the flag-raising ceremony got underway, and at 10:30 am, the parade started from Vijay Chowk and ended at the Red Fort through India Gate. At 10:30 am, the celebration got underway, exhibiting the nation's rich cultural legacy and military might. To maintain strict security, more than 70,000 police officers have been stationed throughout Delhi.
At today's Republic Day celebration at Kartavya Path, the locally produced short-range tactical missile Pralay was displayed for the first time. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) created the missile to carry a nuclear payload. It is a surface-to-surface missile that can carry 500–1,000 kg of payload over a short distance.
It can go between 150 and 500 kilometres. A variety of locally produced missiles, surveillance systems, and weapon systems were on display during the grand parade in the nation's capital, demonstrating India's increasing military might.
One of the most important aspects of India's Republic Day celebrations is the march down Kartavya Path with tableaux from several states. The parade on Sunday features a marching band contingent of 352 members, with Prabowo Subianto, the president of Indonesia, as the primary guest.
| States / Union Territories | Key Highlights On 26th January 2025 |
| Uttar Pradesh | "Mahakumbh 2025: Swarnim Bharat - Heritage and Development" showcasing the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at Prayagraj. |
| Haryana | Display of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Bihar | Heritage of Nalanda Mahavihara. |
| Jharkhand | "Swarnim Jharkhand," highlighting heritage and progress. |
| Gujarat | "Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development." |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kuno National Park, highlighting the land of leopards. |
| Karnataka | Lakkundi, showcasing the birthplace of stone crafts. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Etikoppakka Bommalu, showcasing eco-friendly wooden toys. |
| Delhi | Focus on "Quality Education." |
| Tripura | "Eternal Faith," representing Kharchi Puja. |
| Chandigarh | A blend of heritage, innovation, and sustainability. |
India places great importance on Republic Day, which is observed on January 26 every year. The day, which honours the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, signalling India's transition to a sovereign, democratic republic, would still be observed with pride and fervour.
It represents the fulfilment of the aspirations of India's liberation warriors, who envisioned a country run by its citizens. Given that India is home to many different cultures, languages, and customs, the event embodies the ideals of unity in diversity.
