Republic Day wishes to all!

Today is 26th January. The day India became republic and ascertained its sovereignty. Kriya Media wishes everyone a happy Republic Day!

During the transition period from 1947 to 1950, King George VI was the head of state. Lord Mountbatten and C. Rajagopalachari served as the Governors-General of India during this period. Following the January 26, 1950 resolution, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first president of India. The Constitution of India was formally adopted by the Parliament, on January 26, 1950, a date thereafter celebrated annually as Republic Day in India. It is one of three annual national holidays in India, the other two being the nation's Independence Day on August 15 (since 1947) and the birthday of Mohandas K Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi on October 2.


The President of India, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute. The Chief Guest of the parade is a Head of State of another nation. It traditionally ends with a colorful flypast by Air Force jets in a Tricolor formation. Similar parades are held in the capitals of all the states of India, where the Governor of the respective state takes the salute, and in the districts too where the District Magistrate or Police Commissioner takes the salute.

 The President of India, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is accompanied by a foreign Head of State - who is the Chief Guest at the celebration. The President unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is played. The Parade begins with winners of gallantry awards passing the President in open jeeps. Various divisions of the Armed Forces then salute the President of India. The parade also sees the Indian Military showcasing its latest acquisitions such as tanks, missiles, radars, etc.

The military parade is followed by a colorful cultural parade. India's rich cultural heritage is paraded with tableaux from various states. Each state depicts its unique festivals, historical locations and art forms. School-children from all over the country also participate in the parade. The parade also includes displays of skillful motor-cyle riding, usually by a division from one of the Armed Forces.

The most eagerly awaited part of the parade is the fly past, put on by the Indian Air Force. The parade concludes with a Fly Past, when fighter planes of the IAF roar past the dais, symbolically saluting the President.

However, the official conclusion of Republic Day festivities is much later - on the evening of January 29, i.e. three days after Republic Day. This ceremony is called Beating the Retreat.

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY !