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Know All About the Republic Day Celebrations in India

India is a nation of festivals and national festivals are proud moments for every Indian. January witnesses a national festival on Republic Day with the whole nation watching the Republic Day Parade on Rajpath and other events unfold. 

Get an international flights ticket online on Flyopedia as you travel to India and enjoy the special day with great pomp and circumstances. Paper flags and tricolor combinations can be seen in offices, on streets, children wearing white kurta pajamas, and happiness all around beautifully describes the festival. 

When is Republic Day celebrated and what is its significance?

Republic Day is a national gazetted holiday observed by education institutions, banks, and offices. It is celebrated on 26th January each year as the Constituent Assembly worked for three years after the independence in 1947 and signed the Indian Constitution on this day in 1950; i.e. 26 January 1950. Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world and is the supreme law of the country. To commemorate this special day, 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day each year in India. 

Republic Day Celebrations

Republic Day Celebrations

Republic Day celebrations usually start from 24th January with award presenting ceremonies, cultural events, and more. On this auspicious day, Flag hoisting is the most indiscrete event taking place in every part of the country and the national capital, Delhi. People are eager to look forwards to the Rajpath Day Parade and Gallantry awards like Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Paramvir Chakra are also presented. 

Each year Delhi welcomes thousands of visitors from different parts of the nation and from around the globe that comes to see the grand parade and other attractions that Delhi offers. Get the USA to Delhi flight tickets online hassle-free on Flyopedia as you pack your bags to visit Delhi this year. 

Republic Day Celebrations in 2022

The pandemic has taken its toll on the National Festival also. As the threat COVID still lingers, the government has increased strictness but the events for this Republic Day Celebrations are worth looking forward to. Here are the things that will mesmerize you as you chant the national song, ‘Vande Mataram. Scroll down to find more.

The New Central Vista

The construction works on the Central Vista, A.K.A. Rajpath is progressing fast and will be completed before 26th January with the Republic Day parade taking place on it. The new stretch will have amenities like improved landscape, walkways, permanent bridges over canals, and more.

Tribute to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose

The Central Government has decided to start the celebrations from 23rd January starting this year to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Freedom Fighter Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. 23rd January was declared as ‘Parakram Diwas ’ by the honorable Prime Minister last year to highlight the importance of Netaji’s leadership in the Freedom struggle. 

Painted Scroll’s Display by National Gallery of Modern Art

National Gallery of Modern Art will be putting on display ten ginormous scrolls of 750 m length depicting India’s Freedom Struggle with local art forms like Pattachitra, Talapatra Chitra, and Manjusha under the theme of ‘Ek Bharat-Sreshth Bharat’ on the Rajpath this year marking the 75 years of Indian Independence.

Republic Day Celebrations in 2022

Display of Women Empowerment

All-women biker team ‘Seema Bhawani’ is set to take your breath away with their amazing daredevil performances and the women contingent of Border Security Force will be a part of the march past on the Rajpath.

These are the main events to look forwards to this Republic Day. Delhi offers a lot more to international travelers that come around for visiting and vacations like India Gate, Connaught Place, shopping places like Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, and many more. Book last minute flights deals to India on Tripbeam for your vacation plans.

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