The 77th Republic Day Parade 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event that will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, military prowess and technological advancement.
A total of 30 paintings organized under the themes: “Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram and Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat” will march along the Kartavya Path.
Each tableau will present a visual narrative of India’s freedom movement, cultural diversity and progress towards self-reliance across sectors.
The paintings will present a blend of India’s freedom movement heritage, cultural diversity and contemporary achievements, with themes ranging from traditional crafts and folk traditions to self-reliance, innovation, defense preparedness and nation-building initiatives.
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Complete list of images on Republic Day Parade 2026:
17 of the total 30 paintings represent the States and Union Territories and are designed to tell a story – from local crafts and traditions to modern innovations and developments.
Assam: Ashirakandi: Village of Handicrafts
Chhattisgarh: Freedom Mantra – Vande Mataram
Gujarat: Swatantrata Mantra – Vande Mataram
Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh – Dev Bhoomi is equally Veer Bhoomi
Punjab: 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Jammu and Kashmir: Crafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir
Kerala: Water Metro and 100 percent Digital: Atmanirbhar Kerala for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Maharashtra: Ganeshotsav – Symbol of Atmanirbharta
Manipur: Towards Prosperity- From Fields International Markets
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Nagaland: Hornbill Festival – a celebration of culture, tourism and self-sufficiency
Odisha: Soil to Silicon – rooted in tradition, growing with innovation
Puducherry: Rich heritage of crafts, culture and vision of Auroville in Puducherry
Rajasthan: Camel skin and gold art
Tamil Nadu: Prosperity Mantra – Independent India – EV Manufacturing Hub
Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand Culture
West Bengal: Bengal in India’s Freedom Movement
Madhya Pradesh: ‘Punyashlok’ Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
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The other 13 paintings represent various ministries, departments and services of the Government of India.
Air Command: Veteran Tableau – Nation Building through War
Naval Command: Samridhi of the ocean
Ministry of Military Affairs: Tri-Services Tableau – Operation Sindoor, victory through jointness
Ministry of Culture: Vande Mataram: Cry of the Nation’s Soul
Department of School Education and Literacy: National Education Policy 2020: Skyrocketing Indian School Education on the Road to Vikshit Bharat
Ministry of AYUSH: AYUSH Tantra, Health Mantra
Ministry of Home Affairs (NDMA and NDRF): Bhuj commemorating 25 years
Ministry Internal Affairs (BPRD): Jan Kendrit Nyay Pranali – Enactment of three new laws – 2023
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (CPWD): Vande Mataram to 150 Saal (flower tableau)
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Bharat Katha – Shruti, Kriti, Drishti
Ministry of Panchayati: Raj SVAMITVA Scheme – Atmanirbhar Panchayat with Samriddh evam Atmanirbhar Bharat
Ministry of Power: Prakash Ganga – Powering an Atmanirbhar and Vikshit Bharat
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: India’s Skill-Driven Path to Self-Reliance and Future Readiness
