73rd Republic Day 2022
India celebrates Republic Day annually on 26th January, and this year the country will celebrate its 73rd Republic Day to mark the day India became a self-governing republic. This year India will celebrate Republic day on Wednesday, 26-January-2022.
Is Republic Day a holiday / Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
Why do we call it Republic Day?
Though India became a free nation on August 15, 1947, it declared itself an Independent, Self-governing and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on 26-Jan-1950. The Constitution gave the citizens of India the power to choose their own government, the way for democracy.
Republic Day Celebration
On January 26th, Republic Day is celebrated all over India with a lot of passion. In Delhi, glorious parades are organized by battalions of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, police, and paramilitary forces at Rajpath. All the states of India showcase their culture, distinctiveness by building beautiful representations during the parade. There are air shows by the Air Force, and much more to memorialize this day. On this day, formal parades take place at the Rajpath, which are accomplished as a praise to India, its unity in diversity and rich cultural tradition. Some of the main highlights are: -
· In India’s capital Delhi, parades, tableaus, and spectacular displays by the defense forces are showcased at Rajpath.
· The Indian flag is raised all over the country. It is raised by the President of India at India Gate.
· Defense forces including the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, police, and paramilitary forces show skills & display India’s defense expertise at the parade on Rajpath
· Air shows, stunts on motorbikes, tanks and other weapons arrangements are performed. Alongside these are the beautifully decorated representations that reflect the uniqueness and beauty of the various states of India
· The event also takes possession of the great heroes who have sacrificed their lives for the country. The Prime Minister of India honors the sacrifices by putting a ringlet at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate
· Cultural programs promoting India’s struggle for freedom are held nationwide
Republic Day Parade
· The Republic Day parade first happened in 1950
· The parade marches from the Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate
· The parade is supervised by the President of India, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces
· As he unfolds the tricolor, the national anthem is played. The battalions of the Armed Forces then start their march past.
· Different battalions of the Indian Army, along with the Navy and Air Force march toward India Gate along with their bands. Groups of paramilitary forces and some civil forces also participate in the parade. Representatives from many states display their culture.
National Pledge of India
· The National Pledge is an oath of commitment to the Republic of India. This plays a pivotal role to develop patriotic spirit in the citizens of the country.
· The Indian national pledge was written in Telugu language by writer Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in 1962.
· Indians usually recite Indian National Pledge in the events organized for public gathering and it is narrated in school assemblies in the country, and during the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations
· It is included in all opening pages of school textbooks to develop the patriotic essence in students
The Pledge: -
India is my country, and all Indians are my brothers and sisters.
I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.
I shall always strive to be worthy of it.
I shall give respect to my parents, teachers and all elders and treat everyone with courtesy.
To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well-being and prosperity alone lies my happiness.
Prernamurti Bharti Shriji mentioned in her discourse that Freedom Fighter Subhash Chandra Bose sacrificed his life for freedom of India. That generation was ready to do anything for the country. After listening to a speech of Swami Vivekanand, Subhash Chandra Bose was deeply inspired by it which triggered his inner spirit to fight against the British empire.
Prernamurti Bharti Shriji’s Vision for India: -
“विश्व के क्षितिज पर, भारत के अध्यात्म सूर्य का उदय होगा और होकर ही रहेगा, जो विश्व को ज्ञान का प्रकाश दान में देगा “means “On the horizon of the world, the spiritual sun of India will certainly rise, which will give the light of knowledge to the world.”
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Awesome Blog. Special quote by Shriji is very energetic for every Indian.
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