Thought
for the day
Of
all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of
all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just.
Perseverance is the foundation of all actions. – Lao Tzu
Take
home – Republic day India
Republic Day is a national holiday that is
celebrated every year with immense zeal and enthusiasm. The Constitution of
India was enforced on 26th January, 1950 marking a historical moment in the
Indian history. Hence, this day is honored with great joy, pride and vigor
across the country as India was also declared a sovereign, democratic and
republic state on this very day. The day calls in for grand celebrations, which
are evident from the massive parades, cultural programs, recitation of
patriotic poems and singing and playing of patriotic songs throughout. Though
every Indian state holds its celebrations, but the capital of city of New Delhi
witnesses a grand parade at India Gate, near the President's Palace. Read on to
know all about Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the
Amar Jawan Jyoti early in the morning to honor the soldiers who sacrificed
their lives for the nation. A two minute silence is observed in their memory
and the Prime Minister moves ahead to the main dais at Rajpath. The President
joins him/her there along with the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. The Chief
Guest is usually the Head of State or Government from a foreign nation. The
President hoists the flag and soon, the National Anthem is played. This is
followed by a 21 gun salute.
The parade starts off with the Armed Forces regiments walking past the President. All the three regiments, that is, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force dress in their best official uniforms and march past finely. The Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, that is, the President takes the salute as the regiment pass by. The parade also includes people from the armed forces and civilians who have shown exceptional courage and distinguished themselves in various acts of heroism in different situations. The military parade is then followed with a vibrant and colorful parade of regional tableaus.
The parade starts off with the Armed Forces regiments walking past the President. All the three regiments, that is, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force dress in their best official uniforms and march past finely. The Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, that is, the President takes the salute as the regiment pass by. The parade also includes people from the armed forces and civilians who have shown exceptional courage and distinguished themselves in various acts of heroism in different situations. The military parade is then followed with a vibrant and colorful parade of regional tableaus.
All the major government buildings are
beautifully illuminated with lights every evening from 26th to 29th January. On
the third day after Republic Day, that is 29th, 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony
is conducted consisting of massed bands marching to the popular tunes. The
Drummer's Call follows wherein the drummers give solo performances. Thereafter,
the Bugle Call follows which is characterized by the band master walking up to
the President requesting to take the bands away. This marks the end of the
closing ceremony of Republic Day. At 6 pm, the buglers sound the retreat and
the National Flag is lowered. With this, the Republic Day celebrations are
formally ended.
Picture
of the day
Maybe women weren't at the Last Supper, but
they are certainly going to be at the next one., Italy
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