Republic Day Parade 2025: Stunning Tableaux, Contingents & Grand Fly-Past at Kartavya Path | Watch Visuals

India's rich cultural heritage and military strength took center stage on Sunday at the grand Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi.

The event showcased 31 vibrant tableaux from various states and ministries, accompanied by impeccably coordinated marching contingents from the armed forces.

The highlight was a breathtaking fly-past, featuring a series of awe-inspiring aerial formations that captivated the audience.

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The event began with the arrival of President Droupadi Murmu and her Indonesian counterpart in a traditional ‘buggy,’ escorted by the President’s Bodyguard.

President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag, which was assisted by Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lt Yogita Saini.

In a rare coincidence, parade commander Lt General Bhavnish Kumar took part in the R-day parade with his son Lieutenant Ahan Kumar who led the contingent of the iconic 61 Cavalry on Kartavya Path.

The ceremony commenced with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he led the nation in paying tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Around 10,000 special guests from diverse fields attended the 76th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, reflecting the government’s push for 'Jan Bhagidari' in national events.

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The invitees included village sarpanches achieving targets in flagship schemes, disaster relief workers, ASHA workers, artisans, Paralympic athletes, and others who excelled in their fields or benefited from government initiatives.

Farmers using renewable energy, patent holders, start-up founders, and skill development trainees were among the highlights. Guests also toured prominent landmarks, including the National War Memorial and PM Sangrahalay, as part of their visit.

Key Highlights of Republic Day

Veterans' tableaux: Another highlight of the Republic Day Parade was the veterans’ tableau on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat ki Ore Sadaiv Agrasar’, a tribute to the unwavering spirit of India's veterans. Adding to the display of honour was the veterans who have brought glory to India in sports. Representing 'Nari Shakti', veteran women officers from all three services - Lieutenant Colonel Ravinderjeet Randhawa, Lieutenant Commander Mani Agarwal, and Flight Lieutenant Ruchi Saha, showcased the pivotal role of women in shaping India's armed forces.

Indonesian contingent: A march past by the marching contingent of Indonesian National Armed Forces and Military Band of Indonesia’s Military Academy also passed through Kartavya Path. The marching contingent consisted of 152 members, with 190 members in the military band.

Motorcycle display and fly-past: The Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team, famously known as ‘The Dare Devils’, carried out breath-taking stunts in the last leg of the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path.

One of the most eagerly-awaited events of the parade, the ‘fly-past’ enthralled the audience at Kartavya Path with the air show displaying 40 aircraft/helicopters - 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters - of IAF.

These included Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 & An-32 aircraft and Apache and Mi-17 helicopters, which displayed formations like Dhwaj, Ajay, Satluj, Rakshak, Arjan, Netra, Bheem, Amrit, Vajrang, Trishul and Vijay. The concluding Vertical Charlie maneuver was performed by a Rafale fighter aircraft.

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