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The
famous
Beating
Retreat
ceremony
at
the
Attari-Wagah
border
in
Amritsar
was
held
with
great
enthusiasm
as
part
of
India’s
77th
Republic
Day
celebrations.
Large
crowds
gathered
to
witness
the
powerful
display
of
discipline,
patriotism,
and
military
tradition
at
the
border.
India’s
77th
Republic
Day
celebrations
included
the
Beating
Retreat
at
the
Attari-Wagah
border
in
Amritsar
and
the
main
parade
at
Kartavya
Path
in
New
Delhi,
featuring
military
displays,
cultural
presentations,
and
a
concluding
flypast
by
the
Indian
Air
Force.
The
ceremony
reflected
strong
national
pride,
with
synchronised
drills
and
high
energy
from
both
the
soldiers
and
the
audience.
The
atmosphere
was
charged
as
people
cheered
and
waved
the
tricolour,
celebrating
the
spirit
of
the
nation.
Military
Dogs
Steal
the
Spotlight
One
of
the
most
touching
moments
of
the
ceremony
was
the
participation
of
trained
military
dogs.
Marching
alongside
Indian
troops,
these
four-legged
soldiers
drew
loud
applause
from
spectators.
Their
presence
highlighted
the
important
but
often
unnoticed
role
they
play
in
guarding
the
nation.
The
dogs
marched
with
confidence
and
discipline,
symbolising
loyalty,
courage,
and
silent
service.
Many
in
the
crowd
were
visibly
moved,
calling
it
one
of
the
most
memorable
moments
of
this
year’s
Republic
Day
events.
Kartavya
Path
Hosts
Grand
Republic
Day
Parade
Meanwhile,
the
main
Republic
Day
parade
took
place
at
Kartavya
Path
in
New
Delhi
with
grandeur
and
precision.
President
Droupadi
Murmu
arrived
in
a
traditional
horse-drawn
carriage,
accompanied
by
European
Council
President
Antonio
Costa
and
European
Commission
President
Ursula
von
der
Leyen,
who
attended
as
chief
guests.
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi,
Defence
Minister
Rajnath
Singh,
senior
ministers,
top
military
officers,
and
diplomats
were
also
present,
adding
to
the
importance
of
the
occasion.
Culture
and
Defence
Power
on
Full
Display
This
year’s
parade
followed
the
theme
“150
Years
of
Vande
Mataram” and
showcased
India’s
military
strength
and
cultural
richness.
Advanced
weapons,
newly
raised
military
units,
and
defence
systems
were
displayed,
along
with
colourful
tableaux
representing
different
states
and
government
ministries.
Marching
contingents
from
the
armed
forces
impressed
the
audience
with
their
discipline
and
coordination,
reflecting
India’s
preparedness
and
unity.
Air
Force
Flypast
Thrills
the
Crowd
The
celebrations
concluded
with
an
exciting
flypast
by
the
Indian
Air
Force.
A
total
of
29
aircraft,
including
fighter
jets,
transport
planes,
and
helicopters,
flew
in
well-coordinated
formations
over
Kartavya
Path.
VIDEO | Republic Day Parade 2026: A single Rafale fighter jet flying at a speed of 900 km per hour executes the breathtaking vertical manoeuvre over Kartavya Path. The aircraft is being flown by Group Captain Amit Gehany along with Flight Lieutenant Utkarsh Sharma of 17th… pic.twitter.com/NUFAzOnHAX
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2026“>
Highlights
included
the
Varuna
formation
with
a
P-8i
aircraft
and
Su-30
fighters,
the
Arjan
formation
featuring
transport
aircraft,
and
the
Vajraang
formation
led
by
Rafale
jets.
Vijay
Formation
Delivers
Grand
Finale
The
most
dramatic
moment
came
with
the
Vijay
formation.
A
Rafale
fighter
jet
flew
at
high
speed
and
performed
a
sharp
Vertical
Charlie
manoeuvre
at
low
altitude,
drawing
loud
cheers
from
the
audience.
VIDEO | Republic Day 2026: Over the Kartavya Path, Prahar formation comprising one Dhruv Advance Light Helicopter carrying the Operation Sindoor flag of the Indian Army along with Rudra ALH-WSI of the Indian and ALH Mark IV of the Indian Air Force.#RepublicDay
(Full… pic.twitter.com/wOXJIvEVph
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2026“>
As
the
parade
ended,
thousands
of
tricolour
balloons
were
released
into
the
sky,
creating
a
striking
visual
of
unity
and
hope.
From
soldiers
at
the
border
and
military
dogs
on
duty
to
fighter
jets
in
the
sky,
the
77th
Republic
Day
celebrations
reflected
a
nation
proud
of
its
heritage
and
confident
in
its
future.
