Republic Day 2025: Some lesser-known facts about R-Day parade
2. Every year, a Prime Minister or a President or the ruler of a nation is invited as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day parade. This year, the chief guest is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
3. The gun salute firing matches the timing of the National anthem. The first gunshot is fired at the start of the anthem, and the next one is fired after 52 seconds. The cannons from which the shots are made were made in 1941 and are involved in all formal programmes of the army
4. Every year, a theme is decided for the Republic Day, which is followed by various states and government departments
5. The theme for the tableaux at the Republic Day Parade 2025 has been decided as Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas’ (Golden India – Heritage and Development). They will showcase India’s progress in various sectors like technology, infrastructure, and cultural heritage.
6. The grand parade begins from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House), along the Kartavya Path, past India Gate, and onto the historic Red Fort.
