Tableau At Republic Day Parade: On the occasion of 74th Republic Day of India, tableaux of different states of the country were seen on the duty path. For the first time in the country, the tribal woman President Draupadi Murmu took the salute of the Republic Day parade. As per tradition, the national flag was hoisted followed by the national anthem with a 21-gun salute.

For the first time on the occasion of Republic Day, a parade has taken place on the duty path. Earlier this place was known as Rajpath. A glimpse of New India was visible in this parade. While on the one hand there was a show of strength on the duty path, on the other hand, the tableaux of different states were also very beautiful to see on the duty path. A total of 23 tableaux were taken out in the Republic Day parade this time. Of these, 17 tableaux were of states and union territories and 6 tableaux were related to various central ministries.

Tableau of which states and what message

Uttar Pradesh

If we talk about the tableau of the states, then let's start with Uttar Pradesh, the largest state of the country. The tableau of Uttar Pradesh depicts Lord Rama and Goddess Sita being welcomed by the people of Ayodhya on their return from exile. Along with this, a glimpse of the celebration of Deepotsav ceremony in this city was also presented in the tableau.

Jammu and Kashmir

Formation of "New Jammu and Kashmir" and the ancient Amarnath cave temple were the main subjects of attraction in the tableau of Jammu and Kashmir at the function organized on the duty path on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of the country. The well-decorated tableau also displayed the resurgence of tourism in the Union Territory in the last few years. The back side of the tableau showed a man skiing at a resort in Gulmarg while tulips were shown on the sides. Both are the main attractions of the valley.

Ladakh

In the tableau of Ladakh taken out during the parade of Republic Day celebrations, a glimpse of the picturesque view and vibrant culture of the mountainous regions of this Union Territory was seen. A troupe of artists from Leh and Kargil were also seen who were about to add glamor to this tableau. In this tableau taken out on the path of duty, Buddha statues carved from stones based on Gandhara art of the seventh century were displayed. There are only three statues like these statues of Kargil in the world and they are considered to be of the category of Buddha statue of Bamiyan. The Buddha statue of Bamiyan was demolished during the Taliban regime of Afghanistan. In the tableau of Republic Day, Ladakh proudly displayed its cultural heritage and historical places.

Andhra Pradesh

The tableau of Andhra Pradesh featured the festival of Prabhala Theertham celebrated during Makar Sankranti, with a bullock cart in the forefront and attracting all attention. During this, women were performing traditional dance on both sides of the tableau. The tableau highlighted the 450-year-old tradition and culture followed by the residents of all the villages in Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh.

Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

The tableaux of Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu showcased various forms of tribal dance forms, war memories and fishing culture of this union territory. The folk dances of the Union Territory, Bhavda and Tarpa, were depicted through this tableau. In the central part of the tableau, women holding baskets were seen performing folk dance to the beat of drums and men were seen indicating it by fishing in the sea.

The next part shows the Indian Navy submarine INS Khukri which sank off the coast of Diu in the Arabian Sea during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.

Along with this, the culture of fishing in Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu was also presented through this tableau. For this a huge boat was displayed in the tableau. This boat was made of sandalwood found in the Silvassa region. The wood is called 'silva' in Portuguese. Behind the boat, a glimpse of the Diu fort was told, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

Jharkhand

The tableau of Jharkhand, which was taken out on the duty path in the Republic Day celebrations, mainly focused on the tribal hero Birsa Munda and the state's famous Baidyanath Dham. Birsa Munda fought against the British in the 19th century and is considered a god in the tribal society. His statue was placed in the front part of the tableau.

A glimpse of famous Sohrai's painting was also presented in the tableau of Jharkhand. This painting can be seen even today in the caves on the hills of Hazaribagh district of the state. The folk artists presenting Paika dance along with the tableau enthralled the people present at the parade venue.

West Bengal

A glimpse of the rich heritage of Durga Puja was seen in the tableau of West Bengal. In this tableau, 'Dhak' and 'Dhunuchi' women dressed in white color saree with red color border attracted the attention of the people and in this the art and culture of the state was also depicted beautifully. In the tableau of West Bengal, the same traditional pandal was seen which is made every year during Durga Puja. In the tableau, many artists were seen playing 'Dhak' and some were swinging 'Dhunuchi'. Most of them were women.

Gujarat

In the tableau of Gujarat, Modhera village, powered by solar energy, Kutchi embroidery and traditional Bhunga were displayed. In the tableau, first artists in Garba costumes were seen performing. In the front part of the tableau, a replica of a woman dressed in kutchi was shown holding the sun in one hand and a windmill made of paper in the other. This tableau was presenting solar and wind energy. The women's attire included a traditional embroidered odhani, while the centerpieces of the tableau featured models of windmills and a solar-powered village.

Assam

Borphukan, Kamakhya temple included in Shakti Peethas and other cultural heritage of the state were displayed in Assam's tableau on Republic Day. The tableau of Assam depicts the replica of Shiv Dol and Rang Ghar in Sivasagar district which is known as the symbol of power of Ahom kingdom. Along with the tableau, a group of dancers equipped with traditional musical instruments performed the Bihu dance.

Uttarakhand

Wildlife and religious places were displayed in the tableau of Uttarakhand. Jim Corbett National Park was depicted in the tableau of Uttarakhand, in which many types of animals including deer, national bird peacock were seen roaming. Jageshwar Dham was also shown in the tableau of Uttarakhand. This is a group of 125 small and big ancient temples in Almora district. The famous Deodar trees were also displayed in the tableau.

Haryana

The sermon given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna during the Mahabharata war and his 'Viraat Swaroop' were the centerpieces of the tableau taken out by Haryana in the country's 74th Republic Day parade. A glimpse of the Mahabharata period was seen in Haryana's tableau, in which Lord Krishna is preaching the Gita to Arjuna riding on the chariot. Ahead is visible the gigantic form of Lord Krishna which, according to mythological stories, was shown by him to Arjuna.

Tripura

The tableau of Tripura showcased the active participation of women as well as sustainable livelihood through tourism and organic farming.

Arunachal Pradesh

Tourism was depicted in the tableau of Arunachal Pradesh. The theme of this tableau was 'Tourism potential in Arunachal Pradesh'.

Kerala

A glimpse of the folk traditions of women power and women empowerment was seen in the tableau of Kerala.

Maharashtra

The theme of Maharashtra's tableau was 'Maharashtra, the land of saints and deities'. A glimpse of the culture of Maharashtra was seen in the tableau.

Tamil Nadu

Through the tableau of Tamil Nadu, women empowerment and culture from the Sangam era to the present was highlighted.

Karnataka

A glimpse of women power was also seen in the tableau of Karnataka.