Republic Day parade: Maharashtra tableau depicts its link with Bhakti and Shakti ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 12:32 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Maharashtra s tableau at the Republic Day parade highlighted the convergence of Bhakti and Shakti in the state over the past few centuries.
It displayed the Saints of Maharashtra which highlighted the influence of Bhakti Movement which had brought a great change in the religious beliefs of people in the state, and freed devotion from the shackles of rituals, promoting equality and brotherhood.
The first part of the tableau showed the statue of Sant Dnyaneshwar, one of the great saints and Marathi poets of India, who travelled all over Maharashtra and preached Samanta and Sambhav .
India showcases military might, cultural heritage at Republic Day parade on Rajpath
Depicting the nation s rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade. PTI January 26, 2021 / 12:14 PM IST
Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth, one of the first three female fighter pilots of the country, is part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.
In a display of India s military might, Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday.
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NSG commandos sweat for at least 5 hours to give a flawless march past on Republic day at Rajpath. (Photo/ANI)
R-Day Parade: India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress to be displayed today ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 05:42 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in the national capital today. Apart from tableaus of Armed forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries/departments of the central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence will also be on display during the annual parade.
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PM Modi Greets Nation On 72nd Republic Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted all Indians on the country s 72nd Republic Day. Wishing all the people of India a Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! the PM tweeted. India is celebrating Republic Day with a shortened parade, no chief guest, and fewer spectators amid restrictions due to COVID-19. A total of 32 tableaus will be taking part.
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