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Monday, January 21, 2013

2013 Republic Day India Beating the Retreat tickets

Like the parade at Rajpath, the Beating the Retreat Ceremony is an important part of the Republic Day of India celebrations. In fact, this ceremony marks the end of the celebrations. The music bands from all the sections of the Indian Armed Forces, namely, Army, Navy and Airforce, are part of the ceremony. The most exciting part of these bands is when only the drummers perform the Drummer's Call. At the very end is the sound of bugles at 6p.m., to announce the end. [2014 Republic Day parade & beating the retreat tickets]

The Republic Day of India is a day of pride & joyous celebrations, of rewarding brave youngsters & remembering martyrs, of showcasing the equipment & skills of our armed forces and also displaying in grandiose splendour our rich culture. In short, one grand spectacle celebrating the sovereignty of a beautiful nation. Take pride in being a part of India![2014 Republic Day parade & beating the retreat tickets]

Patriotic Tricolours of India: Images of Independence Day

These are images capturing the colours of the National Flag of India.

Gandhiji, Father of the Nation, on a T-shirt

'Love India, Serve India' on mobile showroom door

Satyameva jayate T-shirt

Souvenirs on sale for Independence Day India

Childrens clothes on display in the colours of the National Flag of India

The colours of the National Flag in traditional Indian kurtas

Patriotic Wristband

Patriotic Smile

Know the National Anthem of India

National Flag of India

The National Flag of India is known as the Tiranga (तिरंगा) as it is of 3 colours: saffron, white, and green. It symbolises freedom.

Information about the National Flag of India

1. Designer of National Flag of India: Pingali Venkayya, a native of Andhra Pradesh.

2. Date of adoption of National Flag of India: 22nd july, 1947 by the Constituent Assembly of India

3. Colours of the National Flag of India & what each colour represents: Deep saffron in the topmost horizontal strip; white in the middle horizontal strip; and dark green in the lowermost horizontal strip.

Saffron = Courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation;

White = Purity and Truth;

Dark green = Faith and Fertility

4. Dimensions of the National Flag of India: 3:2

5. Central symbol of the National Flag of India: a wheel in navy blue to indicate the Dharma Chakra or Ashok Chakra (the wheel of law). The diameter of the wheel approximates the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. According to standard set down by ISI (Indian Standard Institution) the central wheel should occupy 75% of the space of the white horizontal strip.

6. Material of the National Flag of India: As per the official flag specifications, the National Flag of India must be made from Khadi. Khadi is a yarn spun by hand and is made up of cotton, silk and wool.

Know the National Anthem of India

National Anthem of India

जण गण मन अधिनायक  जय  हे

भारत भाग्य विधाता

पंजाब  सिंध गुजरात मराठा

द्राविड उत्कल बंग

विन्ध्य हिमाचल यमुना  गंगा

उच्च्ल जलधित  तरंग

तभ  शुब  नामे  जागे

तभ  शुभ आशीष  मागे

गाहे  तभ  जय  गाता

जन  गन  मंगलदायक  जय  हे

भारत  भाग्य  विधाता

जय  हे  ! जय हे  ! जय हे  !

जय जय जय जय  हे

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* The National Anthem of India was composed by:

   Nobel Prize Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

* The National Anthem of India was first sung at:

   the Kolkata session of the Indian National Congress on December 27th, 1911.

* The National Anthem of India was first adopted on:

   24th January, 1950 by the Constituent Assembly of India.

Information on the National Flag of India

Sunday, January 24, 2010

2010 Republic Day India Parade Mumbai

The Republic Day Parade in Mumbai, Maharashtra is held at the Shivaji Park grounds in the heart of the city. It is not on the same grand scale as the Republic Day India parade held in the capital city of New Delhi, but nevertheless is an impressive sight. Personnel of the Mumbai Police, Fire Brigade and Navy cadets as well as local school children smartly participate in the march past dressed in their uniformed best. Armoured vehicles are also part of the parade. A well-orchestrated musical band sets the tunes for the grand parade.

Click here to see 2011 parade photos: 2011 Republic Day Parade Photos at Shivaji Park

Here are some photos of 2010 Republic Day parade