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Friday, January 25, 2013

64th Republic Day of India - Jan 26,2013

The 64th Republic Day Parade on Saturday on the 8-km stretch from Rajpath to Red Fort,New Delhi was
watched by the Chief Guest, Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Sing , Defence Minister A K Antony, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi  and top political and military brass.




General Officer Commanding (Delhi) Lt General Subroto Mitra led the synchronised military and police contingents as they marched to the cheerful tunes of bands through the 2-km Rajpath where President Pranab Mukerjee, also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, took the salute for the first time after assuming office in July 2012.

After the customary 21-gun salute and unfurling of the national tricolour by President Mukherjee, the spectacle began with four army helicopters flying above Rajpath carrying the national flag and the three flags of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Minutes before the parade began, Manmohan Singh Singh, A K Antony and chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force laid wreaths at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', an eternal flame in the memory of those who laid down their lives while defending the nation.


The country's armed and police forces demonstrated their might, states and different departments put up an impressive show when they showcased their rich cultural diversity in full display in 19 tableaux -- 14 from states and five from ministries

                                                        








                                                                                     









The first tableau to roll out was that of West Bengal which paid tributes to the "ethereal thinker-patriot-saint" Swami Vivekananda, whose 150th birth anniversary will be celebrated this year. Vivekananda is depicted as one who is propagating the message "truth is one but the wise call it by different names"



Chhattisgarh tableau has Shiva, Buddha and Jain temples on board depicting the cultural prosperity and religious tolerance of its ancient city called Sirpur. 

Uttar Pradesh came up with 'Braj ki Holi' -- a social and cultural festival embracing all the social and regional diversities in itself.    

The north-eastern state of Meghalaya, also known as the abode of clouds, came up with post-harvest festival dance Wangala, a thanks giving ceremony to their God 'Misi Saljong' (The Great Giver).

Jammu and Kashmir showcased a unique blend of tradition and technology with world's first cloned pashmina goat 'Noori' and the pashmina-making process.

Himachal Pradesh showcased the craft, architecture and folk life of tribal district of Kinnaur.

Kerala came up a miniature landscape of the state with a houseboat.

Rajasthan presented the Chitrashala of Bundi which is portrayed in the Bundi fort. It also showcased the famous traditional art of Bundi school of miniature paintings.

Department of Central Public Works Department (CPWD) depicted the cycle of ritus (seasons) i.e. Varsha Ritu, Grishma Ritu, and Sharad Ritu.

The theme of Railway Ministry, which is showcasing its new Air Conditioned Double Decker Train, is 'More coach per coach'.

Ministry of Social Justice talks about inclusion, accessibility and empowerment of people with disabilities.

Last on the list was the much talked about tableau of the I&B Ministry celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema.Artistes depicting landmark roles in films like Gabbar Singh (Sholay), Mogambo (Mr India), Shehanshah (Shehanshah) and Bhuvan (Lagaan) will also be part of the tableau.

Following the tableaus, 22 young bravehearts who won the national bravery awards drove through the Rajpath in gypsies to a huge applause following which 700 students enthralled the spectators with a spectacular performance of various dance forms.


The next to follow was a breathtaking dare-devil motorcycle performance by 135-member Army Service Corps' team Tornadoes.




The grand finale of the parade was the spectacular flypast by the IAF.The flypast was led by a Vic formation of three Mi-35 helicopters, followed by the three Super Hercules again in a Vic formation followed by C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.


  



 
 
 





 


Karnataka tableau was that of 'Kinna', a craft primarily used to carve religious idols and toys.  




 
 

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