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Happy Republic Day
Republic Day • Republic Day is celebrated on 26 th January every year. • It is celebrated to honour the date when the Constitution of India came into force. • It is a national holiday declared by the Government of India.
Our Constitution • India got its independence on 15 th August 1947 from the British. • At that point of time, India did not have a permanent constitution. • The Drafting Committee drafted a permanent constitution for India. • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee. • The constitution came into effect, throughout the nation, on 26 th January 1950. • Today, the Indian Constitution is the longest in the world.
Celebrations • On this day, a parade takes place in the national capital of India, New Delhi, in the presence of the President of India. • Many events are held in schools, colleges and offices. Sweets are also distributed. • The National Flag is hoisted and the National Anthem is sung.
Celebrations
Celebrations
National symbols Peacock is India’s National Bird. Lotus is India’s National Flower Tiger is India’s National Animal
National flag • Our National flag has three colours. Hence, it is also known as a tricolour (tiranga). • They are saffron, white and green. • Saffron stands for strength and courage. • White stands for peace and honesty. • Green stands for progress and prosperity.
National flag • It has the Ashoka chakra in the centre. • The Ashok chakra has 24 spokes. It is taken from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. • The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya.
National anthem • The National Anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana, was written by Rabindranath Tagore. • It was officially adopted as the Indian National Anthem on 24 th January, 1950.
National Emblem • The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the lion capital of Ashoka of Sarnath. • It was adopted as our emblem on 26 th January, 1950, when India became a republic. • Our emblem is used for many official documents like currency notes, passports, etc. • The emblem symbolises power, courage and confidence. • The motto of the emblem is ‘Satyameva Jayate’, which means ‘truth alone triumphs’.
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