The 70th Rajpath Republic Day Parade is actually the 65th!
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Priyanka Tawde
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April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Quick Summary
Rajpath became the permanent Republic Day parade venue only in 1955, after earlier parades at places like Irwin Stadium and Red Fort.
This year’s Republic Day theme is Gandhi, and the tableaus will highlight Varanasi elements like ghats, Buddhist monks, rituals, and temples.
The song Abide With Me is played every year on Republic Day because it is Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite.
The Chief Guest of Honour is South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, adding extra meaning to the Gandhi theme.
Formal parade preparations start in July, and participants are said to practice for about 600 hours before the event.
Women will lead and join more prominently this year, including a woman officer leading the Army Services Corps and all women contingents from Assam Rifles.
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The 70th Rajpath Republic Day Parade is actually the 65th!
26th January, one of the two days when Doordarshan comes to life on our television screen. But, have you ever wondered what’s behind this Rajpath Republic Day Parade? There’s literally years of history, sacrifices, eras of changes and so much more that we may not know. Read about some of the most important aspects of our Republic Day Parade and even about Rajpath!
The actual year
Not until 26th January 1955, Rajpath became the permanent venue for the parade. Before that, the 26th January parade was held at various different locations like Irwin Stadium, which is now National Stadium, Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramleela Maidan. Also, Kingsway was renamed as Rajpath on 1955 with the title of a permanent venue for the parade.
The Theme
On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation this year the theme of the Republic Day is ‘Gandhi.’ The multiple tableaus that will perform on the Republic Day will showcase based on the theme of Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth along with the glorious Ghats, Buddhist Monks, certain rituals, ancient temples of Varanasi; will all be part of the grand parade.
A Special Song
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Did you know that on the Republic Day, there is a specific song that is being played? It is ‘Abide With Me’ written by Scottish Anglican Henry Francis Lyte. The reason that it is played every year on the Republic Day, is because it is Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite song!
Every Republic Day there’s a special Chief Guest of Honour invited. This year it is going to be the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Considering the strong influence of South Africa in the life of Gandhi, this sets more meaning to the theme too. The first ever President invited was of Indonesia, Dr. Sukarno, during the Republic Day of 1950.
The Participants & their preparation
The formal preparations for the parade begin in the month of July of the previous year. The participants are decided and informed right then. The participants are believed to have practised for 600 hours before the actual performance on the Republic Day.
Women Step Froward to Lead
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There are a lot of first times this Republic Day. Although, one of the most forward thinking has to be the Army Women! This 70th Republic Day will be the first of its kind that a woman officer would be leading the Army Services Corps in the parade. The famous Daredevils Motorcycle Team, who are sometimes also known as the star of the parade will also include a women officer in their team this year. There’s more! First time in history, all women contingent of Assam Rifles, which is one of the oldest paramilitary forces of India, will take part in the Republic Day parade.
2019 brings the year of new hopes, ideas, growth and one more leap towards development. Let us remember the values of the good, from our Father of the Nation & implement them to believe in India a little more than the last year. After all, patriotism isn’t a two-day thing and definitely not conditioned. This year, the 70th Republic Day stands as a reminder of the stronger legacy that we hold for being Indians. And, thereby, it indeed sets to inspire every one of us to be a good citizen. So, while the 600 hours of practice of the participants show their pledge and the dedication for their nation, let us pledge to be inspired with every reason.
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प्रवास म्हणजे फक्त डेस्टिनेशन्स टिक करणं नाही, तर वाटेत भेटणारी माणसं, त्यांच्या गोष्टी, आणि परत आल्यानंतर आपल्याला आपल्या आयुष्याप्रती मिळालेला एक नवीन दृष्टिकोन, हे सर्वकाही मिळून बनतो तो म्हणजे खऱ्या अर्थाने आपला प्रवास.
हीच भावना मनात ठेवून वीणा वर्ल्ड घेऊन आलंय एक नवीन पॉडकास्ट सिरीज - 'Around The वर्ल्ड'.
इथे आपल्याला भेटणार आहेत वेगवेगळ्या क्षेत्रांतून आलेली आणि आपल्याला इन्स्पायर करणारी अशी काही व्यक्तिमत्व. त्यांच्या प्रवासकथा फक्त प्रवासवर्णनं नसून त्या आहेत अनुभवांच्या, भावनांच्या, आणि ‘ट्रॅव्हल’ म्हणजे नक्की काय हे सांगणाऱ्या, मनाला भिडणाऱ्या विलक्षण गोष्टी.
ही सिरीज म्हणजे कुतूहल, संस्कृती आणि कनेक्शन्सचं सेलिब्रेशन… तेच जे आपल्या प्रवासाला खऱ्या अर्थाने महत्त्व देतं.
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