Republic Day 2025: Everything about the parade, theme, and historic celebrations
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Republic Day: A historic day for India
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to mark the Purna Swaraj Declaration of 1930, demanding complete independence from British rule.
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Months of preparation
Preparations for the parade begin in July, with participants rehearsing for over 600 hours and arriving by 3 am on the big day. The full dress rehearsal took place on January 23.
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Gun salute
Timing The gun salute fired during the National Anthem is timed precisely, with shots fired at specific intervals. The cannons used date back to 1941 and are part of all formal army events.
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The parade theme
The 2025 theme, 'Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas' (Golden India – Heritage and Development), will highlight India's progress in technology, infrastructure, and cultural heritage.
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The parade route
The grand parade begins at Raisina Hill, near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and follows the Kartavya Path to India Gate, finishing at the Red Fort.
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First Republic Day celebrations
The first Republic Day event took place at Irwin Stadium in 1950, featuring over 100 aircraft and 3,000 military personnel.
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National Bravery Awards & Padma Awards
On Republic Day, the National Bravery Awards honor children for extraordinary courage, while the Padma Awards are presented by the President to recognize national contributors.