UP’s tableau of ‘Ram Lala with BrahMos’ on the duty path during Republic Day celebrations. Watch

The country is celebrating 75th Republic Day today, completing a quarter of a decade since the adoption of the Constitution of India. French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu and other dignitaries are on duty to attend the event.

The national capital is decked up to witness the grand parade on the famous Kartavya Path, which includes the participation of the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary organizations and the most awaited tableaux of all the states representing the rich culture and heritage of India.

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Take a look at the tableaux of different states and what they represent

Rajasthan: Women’s Handicraft

The tableau of Rajasthan in the Republic Day Parade showcased the festive culture of Rajasthan as well as the development of women handicraft industries.

Uttar Pradesh: ‘Ayodhya: Developed India-Empowered Heritage’

The theme of the tableau of Uttar Pradesh was based on ‘Ayodhya: Developed India-Rich Heritage’. This tableau symbolizes the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla, which displays his childhood form.

Chhattisgarh: traditional democratic values

The tableau of Chhattisgarh reflected the democratic consciousness and traditional democratic values ​​present in the tribal communities since ancient times. The tableau is decorated with “bell-metal and terracotta artefacts” to depict traditional arts and crafts.

Odisha: Women Empowerment

The tableau of Odisha showcased the achievements of the state’s rich handicrafts and handloom sector along with women empowerment.

Manipur: ‘Women Power’

Manipur showcased its ‘women power’ through its tableau in the Republic Day Parade with the 500 year old market ‘Ima Keithel’ being the only market in the world completely run by women.

Madhya Pradesh: ‘Self-reliant and progressive’ women

In the tableau of Madhya Pradesh, ‘self-reliant and progressive; Women of the state.

Arunachal Pradesh: Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve

The tableau of Arunachal Pradesh on Kartavya Path depicts the biodiversity hotspot in the state, Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve.

Haryana: ‘My family-my identity’

This year the theme of Haryana’s tableau was ‘Mera Parivar-Meri Pehchaan’ – a program of Haryana Government. This tableau was prepared as a traditional symbol of empowerment of Haryanvi women.

The Republic Day parade started at 10:30 am from Vijay Chowk to Dutva Path.