Snapshots of Republic Day Parade from across the country

Jan 25, 2021

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Alexis Averbuck

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I’m all about seizing the day. Starting when I was a small kid I’ve travelled and lived all over the world — from Sri Lanka and Greece to Ecuador, Zanzibar and Antarctica. I love hardcore adventure: I shacked up on the Ice for a year, crossed the Pacific by sailboat, scuba-dived in a shark tank, etc. I began travel writing professionally at Harvard University and lately for Lonely Planet I’ve focused on Iceland, France, Italy, Greece and Antarctica. I’m also passionate about art (I’m an exh…

The Republic Day Parade is one of the biggest spectacles in India. The event that starts with the hoisting of the National Flag by the President of India early morning on the 26th of January, includes many cultural programs, colorful tableaux, gallantry and bravery awards. The parade that also takes place in all state capitals has come to define the national festival for us Indians.

We bring to you some snapshots of Republic Day celebrations from around the country.

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