The main parade, led by an army contingent, was received with applause here as residents braved the early morning chill to make it to the Vidhan Sabha Marg to catch a glimpse of the colorful show.Governor B.L. Joshi took the salute at the parade. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was present. Other than the police and military, students from different schools also participated in the parade. Across the state, the day was celebrated at district headquarters.

Republic Day Celebrations In Uttar Pradesh.

A colourful Parade passing through the Vidhan Sabha Marg in Uttar Pradesh.

The Hindu Tamil Nadu Governor K.Rosaiah hoisting the National flag on the occasion of 64th Republic Day Celebrations at Marina near Gandhi Statue on 26th January,Saturday.

Other Celebrations and Events taking place on Republic Day.

Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike served free food to HIV infected children of Samvedhana, an NGO as part of Republic Day in Mangalore.

The main function was held at Golf Grounds at  Dhanbad,where the deputy commissioner,Prashant Kumar,hoisted the national flag.SP, A K Dhan unfurled the Tricolour at SP office and Divisional Railway Manager,Sudheer Kumar at Railway grounds.

At 14:24 IST13 police officials, including ADGP A.K. Dhull were given police medals during state level Republic day celebrations held at Faridabad and Rewari.

About 5000 people on bicycles went around the city of Hyderabad to spread the message of solidarity to mark republic day on Saturday. Many people, including women from multi-national companies took part in the rally.

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Republic Day celebrations in College, Schools and various Institutions.

26th January 10:24 IST Chief justice A.K. Sikri of the Punjab and Haryana High Court unfurled the national flag at the high court premises on Saturday.

Chief Justice A.K.Sikri addresses the people who have gathered for the celebrations at the high court.

A.K.Sikri hoists the flag and gives a grand salute while the national anthem is being sung.

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Republic Day of India is here again and citizens of the country are busy organizing for the 62nd year of the event. Every year, January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day in India to honour January 26, 1950 when Constitution of India came into existence. The Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism all over the country. It is the day when India became a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic country. Today, not only schools & educational institutions but also Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA), corporate offices and apartment communities organize events for Republic Day celebration.

Republic Day Speech is taken as an inspiring speech for every citizen,

youth and children, who are the future of India. Year after year, President of India addresses the nation on the eve of Republic day. Republic Day Speech delivered by children in schools or apartment complexes is yet another attraction where they speak about the day itself, saga of the sacrifice of Indian freedom struggle and their view on current & future India.

Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January to commemorate the date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect. Although India attained independence on August 15, 1947 but till 1949 it didn't have a permanent constitution of its own and instead were functioning under the laws enacted and implemented by the British. And after many amendments the Constitution was approved and accepted on November 26, 1949 that came into force in a full-fledged fashion from on 26 January, 1950. Thus, Republic Day celebration is the moment to remember the coming of the Constitution into effect.

India celebrates its Republic Day in colourful and exciting ways. To mark Republic Day in a memorable and significant way, every year in New Delhi, capital of India, a grand parade is held that starts from the Raisina Hill in the neighborhood of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan and passes along the Rajpath thus ending at India Gate. The President, Prime Minister and other high rank officials of India on this occasion make their presence at Rajpath to celebrate the occasion. The President unfolds the National flag as soon as the National Anthem is played and also addresses the nation with Republic Day speech. Furthermore, the Republic Day parade also includes lively displays and exhibits India's rich and colouful culture and also brings the entire nation together. The parade concludes with the flypast by Indian Air Force jets.

On Republic Day, martyrs and heroes who showed courage and bravery for country's sake without bothering their own lives is also remembered and conferred prestigious and significant awards including Kirti Chakra and Ashok Chakra are conferred on the event by the President. Since 1950, for Republic Day celebrations India has been inviting guests of high dignitaries of another country as the state guest of honour.

Not only in New Delhi, but other states also celebrate Republic Day with great enthusiasm and in numerous innovative ways. The Republic Day 2013 will be observed on Saturday (26 January) and the public offices and schools will remain closed to celebrate the significance of the day.

The patriotic fervor of the people is witnessed not only in the programmes and activities but also in the inspirational Republic Day SMS and Republic Day messages. On this day people send warm wishes about Republic Day to their dear ones that lend a festive ambience to the historic occasion. Short and lovely text messages are also a wonderful way to spread the importance of the Republic Day.

The festivity of Republic Day concludes officially with the intriguing Beating Retreat ceremony on the evening of 29th January. This enthralling ceremony is performed by the military, the Indian Air Force, India Navy and India Army in the Raisina Hills, New Delhi, in front of the President of India as the Chief Guest.