Monuments across the country are lit up in the tricolour ahead of the Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15) every year
The CSMT building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, witnesses a significant daily footfall of both tourists and locals
Republic Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the date when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of the nation
The main celebration takes place in the national capital, New Delhi, with a grand parade held at Rajpath (now Kartavya Path)
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