India Republic Day 2013
26th January of every year is celebrated as Republic day in India. The Republic Day celebrations started on January 26th, 1950 after three years of India’s independence and are celebrated as a mark of establishing of India’s own constitution and freedom of spirit. The importance of Republic Day celebrations include the existence of India’s Constitution and as a tribute to all the freedom fighters who struggled a lot for making India an independent country.
The Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi, the capital of India are held with a grand parade at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, hoisting of national flag with national anthem played during the hoist, a salute with 21 guns is given as a token of respect to all the soldiers who fought for independence of the country and finally the President address the nation. Chief guests for these celebrations would include President or equivalent of other countries. The chief guest for 2013 India’s 64rd Republic Day celebrations is Sultan Of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Prime Minister of Thailand. State wise celebrations are also held with Governor of every state unfurling the flag. Republic Day in India is one among the three national holidays declared by Government of India along with Independence Day on August 15th and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd. Wedyn on the occasion of India’s 63rd Republic day wishes all of you a Happy Republic Day.
Republic Day – The day the Constitution of India came into effect
Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January to commemorate the date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect. Although India attained independence on August 15, 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.
India celebrates its Republic Day in colourful and exciting ways. 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 unfolds the National flag as soon as the National Anthem is played and also addresses the nation with Republic Day speech. 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.
On Republic Day, martyrs and heroes who showed courage and bravery for country’s sake without bothering their own lives is also remembered and conferred prestigious and significant awards including Kirti Chakra and Ashok Chakra are conferred on the event by the President. Since 1950, for Republic Day celebrations India has been inviting guests of high dignitaries of another country as the state guest of honour.
Not only in New Delhi, but other states also celebrate Republic Day with great enthusiasm and in numerous innovative ways. The Republic Day 2013 will be observed on Thursday (26 January) and the public offices and schools will remain closed to celebrate the significance of the day.
The patriotic fervor of the people is witnessed not only in the programmes and activities but also in the inspirational Republic Day SMS and Republic Day messages. On this day people send warm wishes about Republic Day to their dear ones that lend a festive ambience to the historic occasion. Short and lovely text messages are also a wonderful way to spread the importance of the Republic Day.
The festivity of Republic Day concludes officially with the intriguing Beating Retreat ceremony on the evening of 29th January. This enthralling ceremony is performed by the military, the Indian Air Force, India Navy and India Army in the Raisina Hills, New Delhi, in front of the President of India as the Chief Guest.