A note on the doodle explains, "This Doodle celebrates India's Republic Day, which commemorates the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India was adopted, and the nation declared itself a sovereign, democratic, and republic state".
In this year's doodle, many musical instruments, including camels, elephants, horses, dholak, and the tricolor, have been shown in a very adorable way to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day.
Google celebrates India’s 72nd Republic Day with doodle showcasing nation s vibrant culture
The Republic Day doodle is illustrated by Mumbai-based artist Onkar Fondekar. January 26, 2021 / 09:03 AM IST
Google is celebrating India’s 72nd Republic Day with a doodle that showcases the country s diversity and range of vibrant cultures.
The doodle has honoured the day January 26, 1950 on which The Constitution of India came into effect by replacing the Government of India act (1935) and India officially transitioned into a sovereign republic.
The January 26 doodle is illustrated by Mumbai-based artist Onkar Fondekar.
While letters G and O stand towards the left of a caparisoned elephant with a mahout, the last three letters of Google , are positioned to its right. The majestic pachyderm itself represents the second O in the technology bellwether s name.
Updated Jan 26, 2021 | 07:41 IST
The doodle, illustrated by Mumbai-based guest artist Onkar Fondekar, honours the day when the Indian Constitution came into effect. Google marks India s 71st Republic Day with a doodle
Google marked India s 72nd Republic Day with a doodle that showcases the country s diversity and range of vibrant cultures.
Republic Day honours the date January 26, 1950, on which The Constitution of India came into effect by replacing the Government of India act (1935).
While India achieved independence from the British Raj in 1947 through the Indian Independence Act 1947, it wasn t until 1950 that we became a sovereign state. Republic Day celebrates the coming into force of India s constitution.
To mark the 72nd anniversary of the country s Republic Day, search engine giant Google captured the vibrant colours, art and architectural, cultural and sartorial heritage of India in a fascinating doodle illustration.