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R-Day Parade 2026: Full list of ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra’ themed tableaux
Republic Day Parade 2026: Full list of ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra’ themed tableaux – Op Sindoor, Vande Mataram & more
The 77th Republic Day Parade 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, military prowess, and technological advancements.
A total of 30 tableaux will march down Kartavya Path, organised under the themes: “Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram and Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
Each tableau will present a visual narrative of India's freedom movement, cultural diversity and progress towards self-reliance across sectors.
The tableaux will present a blend of India's freedom movement legacy, cultural diversity and contemporary achievements, with themes ranging from heritage crafts and folk traditions to self-reliance, innovation, defence preparedness and nation-building initiatives.
Full list of tableaux at Republic Day Parade 2026:
17 of the total 30 tableaux represent States and Union Territories and are designed to tell a story – from local crafts and traditions to modern innovation and development.Assam: Ashirakandi: The craft village
Chhattisgarh: Mantra of Freedom - Vande Mataram
Gujarat: Swatantrata ka Mantra – Vande Mataram
Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh – Dev Bhoomi is equally Veer Bhoomi
Punjab: 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Jammu & Kashmir: Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir
Kerala: Water Metro and 100 per cent Digital: Atmanirbhar Kerala for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Maharashtra: Ganeshotsav - A Symbol of Atmanirbharta
Manipur: Towards Prosperity- From Fields International Markets
Nagaland: The Hornbill Festival – Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance
Odisha: Soil to Silicon- Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Innovation
Puducherry: Puducherry's rich Heritage of Craft, Culture and Auroville's Vision
Rajasthan: Camel Hide and Golden Art
Tamil Nadu: Mantra of Prosperity - Self-Reliant India – EV Manufacturing Hub
Uttar Pradesh: Culture of Bundelkhand
West Bengal: Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India
Madhya Pradesh: ‘Punyashlok' Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
The other 13 tableaux represent various ministries, departments, and services of the Government of India.
Air Headquarters: Veteran Tableau – Nation Building through War
Naval Headquarters: Samudra Se Samridhi
Department of Military Affairs: Tri-Services Tableau – Operation Sindoor, Victory through Jointness
Ministry of Culture: Vande Mataram: The Soul-Cry of a Nation
Department of School Education & Literacy: National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Vikshit Bharat
Ministry of AYUSH: AYUSH ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra
Ministry of Home Affairs (NDMA & NDRF): Bhuj 25 Years Commemoration
Ministry of Home Affairs (BPRD): Jan Kendrit Nyay Pranali – Enactment of the Three New Laws – 2023
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (CPWD): Vande Mataram ke 150 Saal (Floral Tableau)
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: Bharat Katha - Shruti, Kriti, Drishti
Ministry of Panchayati: Raj SVAMITVA Scheme – Atmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Atmanirbhar Bharat
Ministry of Power: Prakash Ganga – Powering an Atmanirbhar and Vikshit Bharat
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: India's Path to Self-Reliance and Future Readiness Powered by Skills
Source: LiveMint
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