Home to the prehistoric Indus Valley Civilization, the south Asian nation, India praises its Republic Day on January 26th. It's the day when the seven biggest nation by range, India became a democratic republic. This significant day symbolizes the solidarity of the country as it unites individuals from distinctive ranks, belief, religions and areas to commend the day with the pride of being an Indian.
According to the governing document of India, the country achieved independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. However; India honors the Republic Day date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and replaced the Government of India Act 1935.
Republic Day Celebrations Place, Date and Timing
Observed as a national occasion, the grand function of Republic Day 2015 will be celebrated on 26 January at Rajpath beginning from Raisina Hill close to the Rashtrapati Bhavan and ending at India Gate. Delhi. The function will start from 9 a.m. and proceeds for around three hours. Apart from the grand celebrations in the capital, the whole country wakes up with energetic fervor. Indeed, the national celebration is commended everywhere throughout the nation at distinctive levels, be it in urban areas, panchayat, district headquarters, schools and work places.
26th January Occasion
On this occasion, the President, the Prime Minister and several other high-ranking officials of the country will the presence.
The event starts when the Prime Minister of India offers wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate, in memory of the martyrs of the Indian army.
The parade showcases India's Defense Capability, Cultural and Social Heritage in the national capital, New Delhi.
The national flag is unfolded by the President of India, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces. Achieve by the cheerful tune of the National Anthem and a 21-gun salute.
The diverse regiments of Navy, Army and Air Force will present saluting the President.
Rich and colorful civilization of India will be showcase.
Traditional as well as cultural performances where professionals and School children in picturesque will be display.
Honored with the gallantry awards and medals.
A row of IAF jets marks the end of the grand celebration, leaving behind a tail of colored smoke and with bountiful rose petals on them.
Officially, celebration will ends with the Beating Retreat ceremony, which is held on the 29 January where the Indian Air Force, the India Navy, and the Indian Army at the Raisina Hill, New Delhi become a part of this ceremony in front of the President of India.
Special Occasion, Republic Day 2015
The President of United State, Barack Obama will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations. In fact, for the first time the US president will attend the special occasion.
Not only that, after a gap of three decades, the Indian Navy will fly its fighter jets over Rajpath amid Republic Day parade and surprisingly, for the first time all-ladies contingents will march on Republic Day. Completely; 148 women in which one contingent commander, three platoon commanders and 144 in the marching block have constituted as a miniscule minority in the prevalently male environs of over 13-lakh solid military.
2015 Republic Day Ticket
Republic Day Parade: Rs 300 and Rs 150 for reserved seats/Rs 50 and Rs 10 for unreserved seats.
Beating Retreat Ceremony (Full Dress Rehearsal): 50 rupees and 20 rupees.
Ticket counters: Jantar Mantar, South Block roundabout, Shashtri Bhawan.