Republic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year on January 26th. People are eagerly awaiting the Republic Day parade. For your information, the Republic Day parade usually takes place on the Kartavya Path in Delhi. Kartavya Path, formerly known as Rajpath, is a famous and historic thoroughfare in New Delhi. Kartavya Path begins at Rashtrapati Bhavan and runs through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to the National Stadium.
How many kilometers does the parade last? The Republic Day parade typically covers a route of approximately 8 to 9 kilometers. The Republic Day parade begins near the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The parade then passes India Gate and proceeds to the Red Fort. The parade route is quite long. The main Republic Day ceremony takes place on the Path of Duty.
How many gun salutes? For your information, a 21-gun salute is given on Republic Day. This time, a 105 mm light field gun will be used for the 21-gun salute. It should be noted that this gun is completely indigenous. With a firepower of up to 17.2 kilometers, it can fire six rounds per minute.
Worth noting: Did you know that this process begins with the President hoisting the national flag? Let’s learn a little about the history of January 26th, Republic Day. As a reminder, on January 26th, 1950, the country’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, hoisted the national flag to a 21-gun salute and declared India a full republic. Since then, this day has been celebrated annually as Republic Day.
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