{"id":7204,"date":"2018-01-24T19:38:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T14:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=7204"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T07:25:08","slug":"facts-about-indian-republic-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Interesting Facts About Indian Republic Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After being ruled for 200 years, India was declared independent in 1947. Two years later, the country was declared a &#8216;Sovereign Democratic Republic&#8217; on January 26, 1950. Today, we celebrate Indian Republic Day with splendour and pageantry. Citizens of the country witness the President of India presiding over the celebrations at Rajpath while millions watch the event as it is broadcast live on television.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#interesting-indian-republic-day-facts\" >Interesting Indian Republic Day Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#1-purna-swaraj-day-or-indias-independence-day-was-first-celebrated-on-january-26-1930-this-was-the-day-the-country-decided-to-push-for-complete-freedom-from-the-british\" >1. Purna Swaraj Day or India\u2019s Independence Day was first celebrated on January 26, 1930. This was the day the country decided to push for complete freedom from the British.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#2-the-country-celebrated-its-first-republic-day-almost-3-years-after-we-acquired-independence-the-date-was-january-26-1950\" >2. The country celebrated its first Republic Day almost 3 years after we acquired Independence. The date was January 26, 1950.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#3-the-constitution-of-india-took-around-2-years-11-months-and-18-days-to-be-drafted-the-task-of-writing-the-indian-constitution-was-given-to-a-drafting-committee-that-was-led-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar\" >3. The Constitution of India took around 2 years 11 months and 18 days to be drafted. The task of writing the Indian Constitution was given to a Drafting Committee that was led by Dr B R Ambedkar.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#4-there-are-two-copies-of-the-indian-constitution-one-in-english-and-one-in-hindi-both-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-are-handwritten\" >4. There are two copies of the Indian Constitution, one in English and one in Hindi. Both copies of the Constitution of India are handwritten.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#5-the-indian-constitution-is-the-longest-one-to-be-written-in-the-world-it-has-444-articles-divided-into-22-parts-and-12-schedules-recently-118-amendments-were-added-to-the-constitution\" >5. The Indian Constitution is the longest one to be written in the world. It has 444 articles divided into 22 parts and 12 schedules. Recently, 118 amendments were added to the Constitution.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#6-copies-of-the-handwritten-constitution-of-india-were-signed-by-308-assembly-members-on-january-24-1950\" >6. Copies of the handwritten Constitution of India were signed by 308 Assembly members on January 24, 1950.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#7-there-are-no-printed-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-the-indian-constitution-is-only-calligraphed\" >7. There are no printed copies of the Constitution of India. The Indian Constitution is only calligraphed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#8-the-original-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-are-preserved-in-helium-filled-caskets-at-the-library-of-parliament-house\" >8. The original copies of the Constitution of India are preserved in helium-filled caskets at the Library of Parliament House.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#9-indian-republic-day-is-a-three-day-affair-which-ends-on-29th-january-with-the-beating-retreat-ceremony\" >9. Indian Republic Day is a three-day affair which ends on 29th January with the Beating Retreat Ceremony.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#10-during-the-indian-republic-day-parade-a-christian-hymn-%e2%80%98abide-with-me-is-played-the-hymn-was-a-favourite-of-mahatma-gandhi\" >10. During the Indian Republic Day Parade, a Christian hymn, \u2018Abide With Me\u2019 is played. The hymn was a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#11-president-sukarno-the-first-head-of-state-of-indonesia-was-the-chief-guest-for-indias-first-republic-day\" >11. President Sukarno, the first Head of State of Indonesia was the Chief Guest for India\u2019s first Republic Day.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#12-from-1950-54-the-day-was-celebrated-at-irwin-stadium-now-called-national-stadium-red-fort-ramlila-grounds-and-kingsway\" >12. From 1950-54, the day was celebrated at Irwin Stadium (now called National Stadium), Red Fort, Ramlila Grounds and Kingsway.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#13-indian-republic-day-was-first-celebrated-at-rajpath-in-the-year-1955\" >13. Indian Republic Day was first celebrated at Rajpath in the year 1955.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#14-the-first-chief-guest-to-attend-the-rajpath-parade-in-1955-was-none-other-than-the-first-governor-general-of-pakistan-malik-ghulam-mohammed\" >14. The first Chief Guest to attend the Rajpath Parade in 1955 was none other than the first Governor-General of Pakistan, Malik Ghulam Mohammed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#15-%e2%80%98jana-gana-mana-the-national-anthem-of-india-was-adopted-by-the-constituent-assembly-on-january-24-1950\" >15. \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019, the National Anthem of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#16-the-national-anthem-of-india-was-written-by-the-nobel-laureate-rabindranath-tagore-in-bengali-it-was-later-translated-into-hindi\" >16. The National Anthem of India was written by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. It was later translated into Hindi.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#17-dr-rajendra-prasad-was-sworn-in-as-the-first-president-of-india-on-january-26-1950-at-10-24-am\" >17. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India on January 26, 1950, at 10:24 am.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#18-%e2%80%98liberty-equality-and-fraternity-three-concepts-highlighted-in-the-indian-constitution-are-inspired-by-the-french-constitution\" >18. \u2018Liberty, Equality and Fraternity\u2019, three concepts highlighted in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the French Constitution.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#19-the-five-year-governmental-plans-are-taken-from-the-ussr-constitution\" >19. The Five-Year governmental plans are taken from the USSR Constitution.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#20-during-the-first-indian-republic-day-the-president-of-the-country-was-greeted-by-a-31-gun-salute\" >20. During the first Indian Republic Day, the President of the country was greeted by a 31-gun salute.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#21-indian-republic-day-celebrations-kickstart-with-the-unfurling-of-the-national-flag-this-is-followed-by-the-parade-and-a-21-gun-salute\" >21. Indian Republic Day Celebrations kickstart with the unfurling of the National Flag. This is followed by the Parade and a 21-gun salute.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#22-on-the-eve-of-indian-republic-day-the-country-is-addressed-by-the-president-of-the-country\" >22. On the eve of Indian Republic Day, the country is addressed by the President of the country.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#23-awards-such-as-the-kirti-chakra-padma-awards-and-bharat-ratna-are-announced-on-the-eve-of-indian-republic-day-these-awards-are-then-given-out-on-the-day-of-celeration\" >23. Awards such as the Kirti Chakra, Padma Awards, and Bharat Ratna are announced on the eve of Indian Republic Day. These awards are then given out on the day of celeration.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#24-prior-to-republic-day-the-country-followed-the-government-of-india-act-1935-which-was-compiled-and-laid-down-by-the-british-government\" >24. Prior to Republic Day, the country followed the Government of India Act, 1935 which was compiled and laid down by the British Government.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/facts-about-indian-republic-day\/#25-the-indian-air-force-came-into-existence-as-an-independent-body-on-republic-day-prior-to-this-the-air-force-was-a-controlled-body\" >25. The Indian Air Force came into existence as an independent body on Republic Day. Prior to this, the Air Force was a controlled body.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>History and Civics being an important part of the Indian education curriculum, we are taught about our struggle for freedom, independence, the drafting and adopting of the Constitution of India, and our government. While some of us remember what we were taught, others need a refresher. So here is a list of interesting Indian Republic Day facts that are sure to leave you enlightened. You can also plan on visiting visit during this year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/republic-day-2023-long-weekend\/\">Republic Day weekend<\/a>. In that case, you can book hotels by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/\">Treebo Club<\/a> located across major cities in the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interesting-indian-republic-day-facts\"><\/span>Interesting Indian Republic Day Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-purna-swaraj-day-or-indias-independence-day-was-first-celebrated-on-january-26-1930-this-was-the-day-the-country-decided-to-push-for-complete-freedom-from-the-british\"><\/span>1. Purna Swaraj Day or India\u2019s Independence Day was first celebrated on January 26, 1930. This was the day the country decided to push for complete freedom from the British.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7215\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/purna_swaraj___1.jpg\" alt=\"Purna Swaraj Day of India\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/purna_swaraj___1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/purna_swaraj___1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/purna_swaraj___1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/purna_swaraj___1-740x389.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Purna Swaraj Day of India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-the-country-celebrated-its-first-republic-day-almost-3-years-after-we-acquired-independence-the-date-was-january-26-1950\"><\/span>2. The country celebrated its first Republic Day almost 3 years after we acquired Independence. The date was January 26, 1950.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7216\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Rrepublic Day Parade in 1950s\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parade in the 1950s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-the-constitution-of-india-took-around-2-years-11-months-and-18-days-to-be-drafted-the-task-of-writing-the-indian-constitution-was-given-to-a-drafting-committee-that-was-led-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar\"><\/span>3. The Constitution of India took around 2 years 11 months and 18 days to be drafted. The task of writing the Indian Constitution was given to a Drafting Committee that was led by Dr B R Ambedkar.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-there-are-two-copies-of-the-indian-constitution-one-in-english-and-one-in-hindi-both-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-are-handwritten\"><\/span>4. There are two copies of the Indian Constitution, one in English and one in Hindi. Both copies of the Constitution of India are handwritten.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7217\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_4.jpg\" alt=\"Constitution of India in English and Hindi\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_4-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_4-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_4-740x487.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Constitution of India in English and Hindi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-the-indian-constitution-is-the-longest-one-to-be-written-in-the-world-it-has-444-articles-divided-into-22-parts-and-12-schedules-recently-118-amendments-were-added-to-the-constitution\"><\/span>5. The Indian Constitution is the longest one to be written in the world. It has 444 articles divided into 22 parts and 12 schedules. Recently, 118 amendments were added to the Constitution.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-copies-of-the-handwritten-constitution-of-india-were-signed-by-308-assembly-members-on-january-24-1950\"><\/span>6. Copies of the handwritten Constitution of India were signed by 308 Assembly members on January 24, 1950.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7218\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_6.jpg\" alt=\"Constitution Assembly of India\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_6-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_6-740x443.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Constitution Assembly of India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-there-are-no-printed-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-the-indian-constitution-is-only-calligraphed\"><\/span>7. There are no printed copies of the Constitution of India. The Indian Constitution is only calligraphed.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-the-original-copies-of-the-constitution-of-india-are-preserved-in-helium-filled-caskets-at-the-library-of-parliament-house\"><\/span>8. The original copies of the Constitution of India are preserved in helium-filled caskets at the Library of Parliament House.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7219\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_8.jpg\" alt=\"Parliament Library Entrance\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_8-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_8-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_8-740x528.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parliament Library Entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-indian-republic-day-is-a-three-day-affair-which-ends-on-29th-january-with-the-beating-retreat-ceremony\"><\/span>9. Indian Republic Day is a three-day affair which ends on 29th January with the Beating Retreat Ceremony.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7220\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9.jpg\" alt=\"Beating the Retreat Ceremony on Republic Day\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_9-740x416.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beating the Retreat Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-during-the-indian-republic-day-parade-a-christian-hymn-%e2%80%98abide-with-me-is-played-the-hymn-was-a-favourite-of-mahatma-gandhi\"><\/span>10. During the Indian Republic Day Parade, a Christian hymn, \u2018Abide With Me\u2019 is played. The hymn was a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7221\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10.jpg\" alt=\"Mahatma Gandhi\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_10-740x416.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahatma Gandhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-president-sukarno-the-first-head-of-state-of-indonesia-was-the-chief-guest-for-indias-first-republic-day\"><\/span>11. President Sukarno, the first Head of State of Indonesia was the Chief Guest for India\u2019s first Republic Day.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7222\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_11.jpg\" alt=\"President Sukarno of Indonesia\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_11-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_11-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Sukarno of Indonesia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-from-1950-54-the-day-was-celebrated-at-irwin-stadium-now-called-national-stadium-red-fort-ramlila-grounds-and-kingsway\"><\/span>12. From 1950-54, the day was celebrated at Irwin Stadium (now called National Stadium), Red Fort, Ramlila Grounds and Kingsway.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7223\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_12.jpg\" alt=\"Red fort, India\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_12-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Fort, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-indian-republic-day-was-first-celebrated-at-rajpath-in-the-year-1955\"><\/span>13. Indian Republic Day was first celebrated at Rajpath in the year 1955.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7224\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_13.jpg\" alt=\"Republic Day parade at Rajpath\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_13-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_13-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parade at Rajpath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-the-first-chief-guest-to-attend-the-rajpath-parade-in-1955-was-none-other-than-the-first-governor-general-of-pakistan-malik-ghulam-mohammed\"><\/span>14. The first Chief Guest to attend the Rajpath Parade in 1955 was none other than the first Governor-General of Pakistan, Malik Ghulam Mohammed.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7225\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_14.jpg\" alt=\"Pandit Nehru with Malik Ghulam\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_14-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_14-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pandit Nehru with Malik Ghulam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-%e2%80%98jana-gana-mana-the-national-anthem-of-india-was-adopted-by-the-constituent-assembly-on-january-24-1950\"><\/span>15. \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019, the National Anthem of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-the-national-anthem-of-india-was-written-by-the-nobel-laureate-rabindranath-tagore-in-bengali-it-was-later-translated-into-hindi\"><\/span>16. The National Anthem of India was written by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. It was later translated into Hindi.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7209\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_16.jpg\" alt=\"Rabindranath Tagore\" width=\"800\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_16-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_16-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_16-740x434.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rabindranath Tagore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-dr-rajendra-prasad-was-sworn-in-as-the-first-president-of-india-on-january-26-1950-at-10-24-am\"><\/span>17. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India on January 26, 1950, at 10:24 am.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7210\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_17.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rajendra Prasad, First President of India\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_17-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_17-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_17-740x495.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Rajendra Prasad, First President of India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-%e2%80%98liberty-equality-and-fraternity-three-concepts-highlighted-in-the-indian-constitution-are-inspired-by-the-french-constitution\"><\/span>18. \u2018Liberty, Equality and Fraternity\u2019, three concepts highlighted in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the French Constitution.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-the-five-year-governmental-plans-are-taken-from-the-ussr-constitution\"><\/span>19. The Five-Year governmental plans are taken from the USSR Constitution.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-during-the-first-indian-republic-day-the-president-of-the-country-was-greeted-by-a-31-gun-salute\"><\/span>20. During the first Indian Republic Day, the President of the country was greeted by a 31-gun salute.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7211\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_20.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rajendra Prasad in First Republic Day Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_20-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_20-740x554.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr Rajendra Prasad at the First Indian Republic Day Parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21-indian-republic-day-celebrations-kickstart-with-the-unfurling-of-the-national-flag-this-is-followed-by-the-parade-and-a-21-gun-salute\"><\/span>21. Indian Republic Day Celebrations kickstart with the unfurling of the National Flag. This is followed by the Parade and a 21-gun salute.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22-on-the-eve-of-indian-republic-day-the-country-is-addressed-by-the-president-of-the-country\"><\/span>22. On the eve of Indian Republic Day, the country is addressed by the President of the country.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23-awards-such-as-the-kirti-chakra-padma-awards-and-bharat-ratna-are-announced-on-the-eve-of-indian-republic-day-these-awards-are-then-given-out-on-the-day-of-celeration\"><\/span>23. Awards such as the Kirti Chakra, Padma Awards, and Bharat Ratna are announced on the eve of Indian Republic Day. These awards are then given out on the day of celeration.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7213\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_23.jpg\" alt=\"Award Ceremony in Indian Republic Day\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_23-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_23-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_23-740x497.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Award Ceremony on Indian Republic Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24-prior-to-republic-day-the-country-followed-the-government-of-india-act-1935-which-was-compiled-and-laid-down-by-the-british-government\"><\/span>24. Prior to Republic Day, the country followed the Government of India Act, 1935 which was compiled and laid down by the British Government.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25-the-indian-air-force-came-into-existence-as-an-independent-body-on-republic-day-prior-to-this-the-air-force-was-a-controlled-body\"><\/span>25. The Indian Air Force came into existence as an independent body on Republic Day. Prior to this, the Air Force was a controlled body.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7214\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7214\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-7214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_25.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Air Force during Republic Day parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_25-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_25-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/after_25-740x459.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indian Air Force during the Republic Day parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Interesting facts, weren\u2019t they? While some of us may have already known some of these facts mentioned above, others (like us) are happy to learn a thing or two from the list above. Think we could have added more pointers to this article? Well, please go ahead and share your thoughts in the comments section below. You can also visit the major cities of the country to witness the structures that speak volumes about the freedom struggle. Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-amritsar\/\">hotels in Amritsar<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-kolkata\/\">hotels in Kolkata<\/a> to visit the monuments here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After being ruled for 200 years, India was declared independent in 1947. Two years later, the country was declared a &#8216;Sovereign Democratic Republic&#8217; on January 26, 1950. Today, we celebrate Indian Republic Day with splendour and pageantry. 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