India Republic Day - January 26 - A Patriotic Fervor & Celebration

We celebrate Republic Day in colorful and exciting ways. 
January 26, 1950 marked the transition of India from a British Dominion to a Republic and adopted the Constitution which came into force on this day although our Great Country was declared independent on 15th August, 1947 but till 1949 it didn't have a permanent constitution of its own and instead were functioning under the laws enacted and implemented by the British. And after many amendments the Constitution was approved and accepted on November 26, 1949 that came into force in a full-fledged fashion from on 26 January, 1950. Thus, Republic  Day celebration is the moment to remember the coming of the Constitution into effect.

To mark Republic Day in a memorable and significant way, every year in New Delhi, capital of India, a grand parade is held that starts from the Raisina Hill in the neighborhood of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan that passes along the Rajpath and ends at India Gate. The President, Prime Minister and other high rank officials of India on this occasion make their presence at Rajpath to celebrate the occasion. The President and also addresses the nation with Republic Day speech.The President of India unfolds the National flag as soon as the National  Anthem is played and being Commander-in Chief of the armed forces, takes the salute from different regiments of the Army, Navy and Air Force that march past in all their official splendour. Furthermore, the Republic Day parade also includes lively displays and exhibits India's rich and colouful culture and also brings the entire nation together. The parade concludes with the flypast by Indian Air Force jets.

The 63rd  Republic Day  Celebrations on 26th January 2012 at New Delhi, India Live Webcast of Flag Hoisting Ceremony  by Hon'ble President of India Followed by Republic Day Parade from Rajpath is available on 26th Jan 2012 from  9:30 AM IST onwards at http://republicday.nic.in/index.html

Wishing You & Your Family A Very Happy Republic Day - 26 January.