India marks its 77th Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026, bringing the nation together to enjoy a truthful time the adoption of the Constitution and showcase its rich cultural and military heritage. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the spacious celebrations at Kartavya Course, Unique Delhi, with the President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Price Ursula von der Leyen attending as Chief Guests.
Kartavya Course Dressed for Nationwide Pride
Stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the Nationwide Battle Memorial, Kartavya Course has been elaborately embellished to imagine India’s poke of progress and solidarity. The celebrations blend the 150-yr legacy of the nationwide song Vande Mataram, India’s rapidly developmental achievements, protection pressure strength, cultural vary, and citizen participation.
The ceremony begins at 10:30 AM and have to last roughly 90 minutes, starting up with High Minister Narendra Modi paying homage at the Nationwide Battle Memorial, laying a wreath to honour fallen squaddies.
President and Dignitaries Advance in Primitive Fashion
President Murmu, along with the European dignitaries, will advance in a Primitive Buggy, escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, India’s senior-most regiment. The Nationwide Flag will doubtless be unfurled, adopted by the Nationwide Anthem and a 21-gun salute by the 1721 Ceremonial Battery of the 172 Field Regiment, the exercise of indigenously developed 105 mm Gentle Field Guns.
Team spirit in Differ: Cultural Performances
About 100 cultural artists will herald the parade on the theme ‘Vividata Mein Ekta – Team spirit in Differ’, performing a spacious existing of Indian musical devices. Flower petals will doubtless be showered from four Mi-17 1V helicopters of the 129 Helicopter Unit in Dhwaaj formation, led by Neighborhood Captain Alok Ahlawat.
Gallantry Heroes Lead the Parade
The parade will doubtless be commanded by Lt Fundamental Bhavnish Kumar, with Maj Gen Navraj Dhillon as 2d-in-Assert. Winners of India’s very top gallantry awards – Param Vir Chakra recipients Subedar Valuable Yogendra Singh Yadav and Subedar Valuable Sanjay Kumar, and Ashok Chakra recipients Maj Gen CA Pithawalia and Col D Sreeram Kumar – will lead the heroic march.
A determined EU contingent will moreover elevate part, showing the flags of the European Union and its naval and military forces.
Strive against Array: India’s Militia Might well
For the first time, the parade aspects a phased Strive against Array Layout, at the side of aerial parts. Highlights encompass:
- 61 Cavalry in active fight uniform
- High Mobility Reconnaissance Automobile and Armoured Gentle Specialist Automobile
- DHRUV Superior Gentle Helicopter and RUDRA armed helicopter in Prahar formation
- Tanks and fight autos: T-90 BHISHMA, Arjun MBT, BMP-II, Nag Missile Machine Mk-2
- Particular Forces autos: Ajayketu ATV, Randhwaj Tactical Transport, Dhawansak Gentle Strike Autos
- Unmanned Flooring Autos at the side of NIGRAHA, BHAIRAV, BHUVIRAKSHA, KRISHNA
- Superior weapons: SHAKTIBAAN, DIVYASTRA, BrahMos, SURYASTRA, Akash, ABHRA MRSAM, and Drone Shakti Lorry
The Integrated Operational Centre tableau, depicting Operation Sindoor, demonstrates India’s battlefield innovation and coordinated protection pressure plot.
Him Yodhas and Animal Contingent
The Him Yodhas unit aspects doughty squaddies alongside:
Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, dim kites, and Indian breed canines (Mudhol Hound, Rampur Hound, Chippiparai, Kombai, Rajapalayam) equipped with GPS, cameras, and bullet-resistant jackets
Glacier ATVs mounted on autos
That is adopted by regimental contingents from Rajput Regiment, Assam Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Gentle Infantry, Regiment of Artillery, Sikh Gentle Infantry, and blended protection pressure bands.
Indian Navy and Air Power Showcase
The Indian Navy contingent contains 144 personnel, led by Lt Karan Nagyal, along with young cadets from the Sea Cadets Corps, Mumbai. The Naval Tableau highlights:
Ancient vessels: INSV Kaundinya, Gurab-class Maratha ships
Contemporary platforms: INS Vikrant, INS Himgiri, INS Udayagiri, Kalvari-class submarine
GSAT-7R verbal exchange satellite tv for computer and INS Tarini circumnavigation route
The Indian Air Power aspects 4 officers and 144 airmen, with a thrilling wander-past by Rafale, MiG-29, Su-30, and Jaguar jets in ‘Spearhead’ formation, symbolising the Sindoor Formation.
Veterans and Tri-Products and companies Tableau
The Veterans’ Tableau, titled ‘Sangram se Rashtranirman Tak’, honours the poke from battlefield to nation-building. The Tri-Products and companies Tableau, themed ‘Operation Sindoor: Victory By Jointness’, showcases India’s built-in Military, Navy, and Air Power operations, reflecting precision strikes, maritime dominance, and joint floor offensives.
The Indian Wing Guard (all-ladies contingent), led by Assistant Commandant Nishi Sharma, will highlight India’s dedication to keeping its 11,098-km coastline.
DRDO and Hypersonic Missile Showcase
The DRDO will existing the LR-AShM Hypersonic Fly Missile, able to:
- Inserting static and appealing targets at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5–10)
- The exercise of indigenous avionics and superior sensor programs
- Performing precise, low-altitude manoeuvres undetectable by enemy radars
- NSS, NCC and Civil Contingents
Other marching contingents encompass:
- Central Industrial Security Power
- CRPF
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- Delhi Police
- Border Security Power Camel Contingent
- NCC Girls & Boys Cadets and Nationwide Carrier Plot volunteers
- 30 Tableaux Occupy a truthful time Vande Mataram and Aatmanirbharta
An total of 30 tableaux (17 States/U.s.a.and 13 Ministries/Departments) highlight:
- ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’
- ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
These tableaux showcase 150 years of Vande Mataram, India’s rapidly progress, self-reliance, and rich cultural vary.
Inputs from ANI
