Indian Republic Day on 26.01.2007
  • About Republic Day
    26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian
    history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into
    force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India
    became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the
    dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought
    for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country.
    So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been
    recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.

    Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all
    over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the
    celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning
    of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the
    martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the
    succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country.
    Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to
    the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the
    field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by
    their different acts of valour in different situations.

    To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand
    parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath.
    The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march
    past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of
    the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The
    crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country consider it
    an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children
    from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing
    for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is
    taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential
    props and their uniforms.

    The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from
    the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict
    scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and
    songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display
    brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the
    whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the
    ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is
    watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.

    The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole
    country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the
    country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the
    most popular of all the national holidays of India.
  • dear all
    on this republic day

    more than feeling patriotism, more than lifting your head in pride

    lets us be thankful for the great experience our country is giving us.
    in terms of heritage and history. in terms of culture and
    civilisation.

    we were lucky to be born here in a wonderful scenario. a heart felt
    thanks for a wonderful land.
    vande matharam
  • Venkatesh,

    thanks for writing this. I felt this way many times
    and this feeling itself is another great.

    natarajan.

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