Why is Republic Day celebrated and Why is this year’s Republic Day very important?
India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 of each year, and it is a very important day. This day holds special significance as it was the day the Indian Constitution went into effect in 1950. On this day, India honors its long-lasting transition from colonial rule to independence. It honors democracy, national sovereignty, and a strong spirit of the Indian people. India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day in 2024. The main festivities take place in New Delhi. The parade will be witnessed this year by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, who is an extremely important guest.
If you are in Delhi or planning to visit Delhi do visit these places on Republic Day.
Places to visit this Republic Day in Delhi
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Kartavya Path
- It should be your first place to visit in Delhi as here the parade of Republic Day is being conducted. Rajpath, also known as Kartavya Path officially and formally as Kingsway, is a ceremonial avenue in New Delhi, India. It extends from the National War Memorial and Vijay Chowk through National Stadium, Delhi, and Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill.
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The Tricolour at Central Park
- One of the tallest national flags flown in India is the Tricolour, which is flown in Central Park at Connaught Place and stands 207 feet tall. The Tiranga has been a magnificent sight all day long since it was built on March 7, 2014, and is lit up after sunset.
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Red Fort
- One of India’s most recognizable historical sites is the Red Fort. The fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, built the fortified palace known as Lal Qila in Hindi. He hired Ustad Ahmad Lahauri to design the palace, which was completed in 1648 after nearly ten years of construction. The Indian Prime Minister’s flag-hooping ceremony on Republic Day is possibly the Red Fort’s most significant tradition.
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India Gate
- India Gate is a tremendous arch made of sandstone located in New Delhi. It honors the British Indian soldiers who lost their lives in wars fought between 1914 and 1919. At the eastern end of the Rajpath, formerly known as the Kingsway, is India Gate, which rises to a height of approximately 138 feet (42 meters). You must visit here at evening because of the beautiful and serene view with lights.
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Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
- Bangla Sahib Gurudwara is a holy site in Delhi that is well worth a visit. A nutritious meal prepared in the communal kitchen is available here. You will also feel at ease at the well-kept, roomy, and serene Sikh shrine. Constructed by 17th-century ruler Raja Jai Singh, Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh guru, resided there during his visit to Delhi in 1664, providing relief and clean water from the house’s well to individuals afflicted with cholera and smallpox.
