Monday, January 25, 2010

Republic Day


Republic Day is India’s national festival and is celebrated with great pomp and show in the capital and other parts of the country. Every year on 26 January, an impressive parade that showcase the military might of the India takes place on Rajpath near India Gate in New Delhi.

Cultural programs are an integral part of the Republic Day celebrations and artists from different states of India participate in the Republic Day Parade.
On the occasion of the Republic Day, all government buildings are illuminated. The Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House) in particular wears a festive look. Every year security is beefed up during the occasion of Republic Day celebrations. The city looks like a fortress with police and security agencies on every nook and corner of the city. The entry to the Republic Day Parade in Delhi is either through VIP passes Rs. 50 and 20 tickets that can be obtained from several counters opened by ITDC in Delhi.

Jai Hind

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