The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.
The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day. 21 Gun Salute were presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment following the unfurling of the national flag. The 21 Gun Salute is also presented during Independence Day and visits of foreign Heads of State. Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra lead this year's Republic Day parade, as the Parade Commander. Winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra parade down Rajpath. Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Ashok Chakra awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.
The Marching Contingent and Band of Bangladesh Army participated in Republic Day parade. The contingent was led by Lt Col Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawan. The 122-member strong contingent is participating in the parade for the first time.
The first among the cultural tableaux from the states and Union Territories was presented by the Union Territory of Ladakh.
1. Parade Commander
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Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra lead this year's Republic Day parade, as the Parade Commander. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
2. Ladakh
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The display of cultural tableaux began at the RepublicDay parade, with Ladakh leading. It's the first-ever tableau of the UT. It showed Ladakh's culture and communal harmony besides art and architecture, languages and dialects, customs and costumes, fairs and festivals, literature, music. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)
3. Gujarat
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A replica of the Sun Temple at Modhera displayed on the #Gujarat tableau. The tableau depicts the Sabhamandap, part of the Sun Temple. It’s 52 pillars denote 52 weeks of a Solar year. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)
4. Punjab
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The tableau of Punjab showcases the glory of 9th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. The tableau has the theme '400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur'. The end of the trailer shows Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, the site of the cremation of Guru Tegh Bahadur. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)
5. Uttar Pradesh
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Designed after the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh', the tableau of Uttar Pradesh also displays Ram Mandir. The forepart of the middle tableau shows Deepotsava of Ayodhya, in which millions of earthen lamps are lit. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)
6. Rich and diverse culture
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The Ministry of Culture tableau showcased the rich and diverse culture of our country. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
7. Vocal for Local
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The Vocal for Local tableau by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
8. Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID
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With the theme of 'Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID', the tableau of the Department of Biotechnology depicts the process of COVID-19 Vaccine development through various processes. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
9. Digital India
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The Digital India tableau showcased India's move towards digitalisation. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
10. Shram Rath
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The Shram Rath tableau by the Labour Ministry. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
11. Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system
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The Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system is led by Captain Quamrul Zaman. This missile has been developed as a joint venture between India and Russia. It has a maximum range of 400 km. (Photo: Shiv Shankar Yadav)
