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Republic Day 2026 parade to roll out 30 tableaux, mark 150 years of Vande Mataram: All you need to know

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The 77th Republic Day parade will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and rapid progress towards self-reliance, with 30 tableaux rolling down Kartavya Path on January 26.
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The parade’s overarching themes are ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, reflecting the nation’s journey towards prosperity and self-sufficiency.

Of the 30 tableaux, 17 will represent states and Union Territories, while 13 will come from various ministries, departments and services.

Key highlights include Assam’s Asharikandi Terracotta Craft Village, Chhattisgarh’s The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram, and Gujarat’s Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram.

Other notable tableaux feature Himachal Pradesh’s Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi; Jammu and Kashmir’s handicrafts and folk dances; and Kerala’s Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Among the ministries, departments and services, the tableaux include Air HQs’
Veterans’ Tableau – Nation Building through War, Naval HQs’ Samudra Se Samriddhi, and the Department of Military Affairs’ Tri-Services tableau, Operation Sindoor: Victory through Jointness.

The parade will also highlight India’s progress across sectors such as education, healthcare and infrastructure development.

The Ministry of Culture’s tableau, Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation , will underscore the significance of the national song, while the Ministry of AYUSH will present AYUSH Ka Tantra, Swasthya Ka Mantra.

As the country marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, the 77th Republic Day parade is expected to stand as a testament to India’s heritage and its journey towards becoming a self-reliant and prosperous nation, showcasing the country’s diversity and progress to the world.


Here is the list of the participating tableaux:































































































































State/UT & Ministry/Department

Theme
Assam

Asharikandi – Terracotta Craft Village of Assam
Chhattisgarh

The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram

Gujarat

Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram

Himachal Pradesh

Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi

Jammu & Kashmir

Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir

Kerala

Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Maharashtra

Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta
Manipur

Towards Prosperity: From Agricultural Fields to International Markets

Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival – Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance

Odisha

Soil to Silicon: Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Innovation

Puducherry

Rich Heritage of Craft, Culture and Auroville’s Vision

Rajasthan

Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)
Tamil Nadu

Mantra of Prosperity: Self-Reliant India

Uttar Pradesh

Culture of Bundelkhand
West Bengal

Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India
Madhya Pradesh

Punyashlok Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
Punjab

350th Year of Martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

Air HQs Veteran Tableau – Nation Building through War

Naval HQs Samudra Se Samriddhi

Department of Military Affairs

Tri-Services Tableau – Operation Sindoor, Victory through Jointness
Ministry of Culture

Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation
Deptt of School Education & Literacy National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat

Ministry of AYUSH

AYUSH KA TANTRA, SWASTHYA KA MANTRA
Ministry of Home Affairs

(NDMA & NDRF)

Bhuj Earthquake: 25 Years of Resilience
Ministry of Home Affairs

(BPRD)
Jan Kendrit Nyay Pranali - Enactment of the Three New Criminal Laws – 2023

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (CPWD)

Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti
Ministry of Panchayati Raj

SVAMITVA Scheme – Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Ministry of Power

Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Powered by Skills: Building a Self-Reliant, Future-Ready India


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