India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Sunday (January 26, 2026) with a vibrant and grand procession at Kartavya Path themed ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’.
The parade began with President Droupadi Murma, who saluted shortly after she arrived at the Kartavya Trail in a traditional buggy along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The audience included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, several other Union ministers, the country’s top military officials, foreign diplomats and senior officials.
Major weapon systems on display included the BrahMos and Akash weapon systems, the Surjastra missile launcher, the Arjun main battle tank and a range of indigenous military platforms and hardware. Around 100 artists heralded the parade, which had the theme ‘Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity)’ and featured a grand display of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation’s unity and rich cultural diversity.
Check out some of the interesting images around the country:
President Droupadi Murmu, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa stand for the National Anthem before leaving Rashtrapati Bhavan on Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: YouTube/@NarendraModi via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and European Council President Antonio Costa during the 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Photo: YouTube/@NarendraModi
Photo: PTI
Indian Air Force helicopters shower flower petals on spectators at the Kartavya trail, marking the start of the 77th Republic Day Parade. Photo: PTI
Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Indian Air Force Rafale jets soar in ‘Vajraang’ formation over Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day Parade. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
An aerial view captures the precision and majesty of the marching contingents as they pass through the Kartavya Trail during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: YT/@NarendraModi via PTI
Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Major weapon systems showcased at the show included the BrahMos and Akash weapon systems, the ‘Suryastra’ missile launcher, the Arjun main battle tank and a range of indigenous military platforms and hardware. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
A paramilitary contingent marches along the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Photo: AP
In a ceremonial ‘Dhwaj’ formation, four Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force hover over the Kartavya trail and hoist the national flag along with ensigns of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Photo: AP
Photo: PTI
Contingents of the Indian Army, including the newly formed Bhairav Light Commando Battalion, march with sharp discipline on the Indira Gandhi Sarani during the 77th Republic Day Parade in Kolkata. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) march with precision during the state-level 77th Republic Day celebrations held in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
A contingent of security forces conducts a ceremonial march as Madhya Pradesh celebrates its 77th Republic Day in Bhopal. Photo: PTI
Photo: AP
Schoolgirls walk with portraits of Indian freedom fighters and dignitaries during the Republic Day parade in Kolkata. Photo: AP
Photo: PTI
A contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Police marches precisely during the 77th Republic Day Parade at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. Photo: PTI
Photo: R. Ragu
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi unfurls the national flag near the Labor Statue at Marina Beach in Chennai during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin. Photo: R. Ragu
Photo: PTI
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot (right) stands with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade in Bengaluru. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
Assam Chief Minister Grievance Biswa Sarma takes salute at Khankar Parade in Dibrugarh during 77th Republic Day celebrations. Photo: Pti
Photo: PTI
Artistes from the Meitei Cultural Ensemble perform the vibrant Pung Cholom dance during the state-level 77th Republic Day celebrations at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, Manipur. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
Artists perform next to a scene of the state of Maharashtra passing through the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
A contingent of the 4th Battalion BHAIRAV of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment marches during the 77th Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
Photo: PTI
During the 77th Republic Day celebrations, students of the school take exuberant leaps at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, capturing the spirit of a young and vibrant India. Photo: PTI
Photo: PTI
Performers perform a lively cultural dance in front of Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow to celebrate the 77th Republic Day with a special focus on ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’. Photo: PTI
Photo: SS Kumar
Puducherry Governor K. Kailashnathan unfurls the national flag at the Gandhi statue on Beach Road (Promenade) during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy. Photo: SS Kumar
Photo: A. Jayamohan
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, after unfurling the state flag in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, receives a guard of honor at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Photo: PTI
A Delhi Police contingent marches during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi
Published – 26 Jan 2026 15:45 IST
