76th Republic Day 2025: India's Grand Celebrations in Pictures

India celebrates its 76th Republic Day with grand parades, cultural events, and patriotic fervor, showcasing its rich heritage and national pride through vibrant visuals. Check out the highlights of India's 76th Republic Day.

Anamika Singh | Jan 26, 2025, 07:30 PM IST

India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with great excitement. People gathered to watch parades, cultural events, and flag-hoisting ceremonies. The celebrations showed India's diversity and national pride. Here's a look at how India celebrated this special day.

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India’s 76th Republic Day 2025: PM Modi Pays Tribute to India's Heroes

India’s 76th Republic Day 2025: PM Modi Pays Tribute to India's Heroes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the day by paying tribute to India's brave soldiers who lost their lives in battle. He laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, a special monument near India Gate that honors the country's fallen heroes.

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Indonesian President Graces Republic Day Celebrations

Indonesian President Graces Republic Day Celebrations

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. He was joined by a 352-member marching band from Indonesia, which performed in the parade. 

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Republic Day Parade Begins with Presidential Salute

Republic Day Parade Begins with Presidential Salute

The Republic Day parade started at 10:30 am with President Droupadi Murmu receiving the salute. About 10,000 special guests, including people from different walks of life, attended the event. 

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Swarnim Bharat Theme Dominates Republic Day Tableaux

Swarnim Bharat Theme Dominates Republic Day Tableaux

There were 31 colorful tableaux on display at the Kartavya Path. These included 16 from different states and 15 from central government departments. The theme of the tableaux was "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas", which means "Golden India: Heritage and Progress".

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India Showcases Military Might at Republic Day Parade

India Showcases Military Might at Republic Day Parade

The Republic Day parade showcased India's advanced military capabilities, featuring cutting-edge defense systems like BrahMos missiles, Pinaka rocket systems, and Akash air defense systems. Making their debut were the Army's 'Sanjay' Battle Surveillance system and DRDO's 'Pralay' tactical missile, alongside other impressive equipment like T-90 'Bhishma' tanks, Sarath infantry vehicles, and the Airawat mortar system. 

 

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Republic Day Parade Sees First-Ever Tri-Services Tableau

Republic Day Parade Sees First-Ever Tri-Services Tableau

For the first time ever, India's armed forces came together to showcase their unity through a joint tableau at the Republic Day parade. This special display highlighted the strength and solidarity of the country's military.

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Unity in Strength: Tri-Services Tableau Steals Republic Day Show

Unity in Strength: Tri-Services Tableau Steals Republic Day Show

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) presented its 'Rakascha Kavach' tableau, featuring cutting-edge defence technologies that can operate in multiple domains.

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Nari Shakti on Display at Republic Day Parade

Nari Shakti on Display at Republic Day Parade

The iconic 61 Cavalry, the world's only active horsed cavalry regiment, led the mounted column at the Republic Day parade. This impressive contingent was followed by women veterans from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, who proudly represented "Nari Shakti" or women's power. 

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Motorcycle Stunts Bring Republic Day Parade to a Thrilling End

Motorcycle Stunts Bring Republic Day Parade to a Thrilling End

The parade ended with a thrilling show by the Corps of Signals' motorcycle team, who performed daring stunts, leaving the audience in awe.

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40 Aircraft Take to the Skies for Republic Day Finale

40 Aircraft Take to the Skies for Republic Day Finale

The grand finale of the Republic Day parade featured a spectacular flypast by 40 Indian Air Force planes, including big cargo planes and fighter jets. The Coast Guard also joined in with three of its Dornier aircraft, making the display even more impressive.

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5,000 Artists Bring Kartavya Path to Life

5,000 Artists Bring Kartavya Path to Life

Kartavya Path came alive with cultural performances by 5,000 artists. A highlight was 300 musicians playing the patriotic song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' using a variety of traditional instruments from different parts of India.

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