• It is celebrated to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic on JANUARY 26, 1950.

• This is the day when India became a completely independent country as their permanent constitution came into force.

Republic Day

Commencement of CelebrationThe event begins with the Prime Minister of India laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, commemorating all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Soon, a 21 Gun Salute is presented. The President unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is played.

This marks the beginning of the Parade.

Armed Forces Demonstration

• A grand parade begins with winners of GALLANTRY AWARDS passing the President in open jeeps.

• The President of India, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute at the grand parade.

• The military parade is followed by a colorful cultural parade depicting India's rich heritage in the form of tableaus from various states.

• Each state depicts its unique festivals, historical locations and art.

CULTURAL PARADE

Prime Minister’s Rally

The Republic Day celebration is a three day extravaganza and post this

celebration at India Gate, on the 27th January, a PM Rally is held by a crème

of N.C.C cadets displaying various breath-taking performances and drills.

Beating The Retreat• Beating The Retreat officially denotes the end of Republic

Day festivities.

• All important Government Buildings are beautifully decorated with lights every evening from 26th to 29th.

• The ceremony starts by the massed bands of the three services marching in unison, playing popular marching tunes.

• This is followed by the bugle call for Retreat, the band master requests permission to take the bands away, and informs that the closing ceremony is now complete. The bands march back playing a popular martial tune Saare Jahan Se Achcha