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In Delhi people room different places come to witness the Republic day celebration at India Gate. Pipe railings are fixed on both sides of the route from where the procession passes. The entire route is decorated with National Flags. A good sitting arrangement is made for the people to witness the parade. Arrangement for Pip’s and foreign dignitaries is made separately. There is also a very strict and tight security arrangement. First of all Prime Minister Salutes the martyrs and unknown soldiers at Mar Jan Kyoto at India Gate.
After that the President comes to the saluting base escorted by his dockyards mounted on horses. He is welcomed by the Prime Minister, Defended Minister and Chiefs of the three wings of the armed forces- land, navy and air. After this, he presents gallantry awards to the military’ and police personnel for their bravery. After that a grand parade starts from Vicar Chock. Continents from three wings of army, N. C. C. Cadets, paramilitary forces, artillery, tanks, radars, anti-aircraft guns makes part of the parade. The bands of the three services play sweet tunes.
The school children also take part in the parade. Tableaux from different states and Union Territories depict the cultural tradition and progress of their regions. Air force bombers and fighters present fly-past. It is very exciting to see the planes dipping down and then in a fraction of second rising up into the sky. All the Government buildings are richly illuminated; fire-works are displayed, folk dances are arranged. This historic day is commemorated in a gala way. Short Essay for School Students on Indian Festivals By Angina Mazurka A festival is an occasion of enjoyment and celebration.
It brings gaiety and earth thereby strengthening our bond of relationship and friendship. These festivals also promote social interaction and harmony. All nations have their religious and colorful festivals. However, Indian festivals are known to attract the world due to their harmony, variety, color and excitement. Being multi lingual and multi racial country Indians celebrates a number of festivals all through the year. In India every country has its own festivals. Thus we can divide the festivals into three categories-??national or political, religious and seasonal.
Indian festivals have their origin either in religion or in the myths and legends of popular faith. They are celebrated to remember those days and personalities who inspire people. These are the festivals which punctuate the seasons of the year. National festivals like Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Chianti and others are celebrated with great patriotic fervor. Now-a-days they have been declared National Holidays, and are celebrated in all parts of the country and in the state capital with a lot of enthusiasm. The capital Delhi is the sea of national celebrations on all occasions.
One of the most majestic parades are held on Republic Day. School children apart from the Armed Forces, also participate in the parade. On Independence Day, Indian’s Prime Minister unfurls atrocious flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort. Religious festivals and ceremonies are as varied as the people, their customs beliefs and faith. The Hindus, the Muslims, the Christians, the Sikhs all have a large number of festivals in the course of the year. Dasher, Dalai, Contaminants, Idol-Fitter, Rakishness, Christmas are some of the well known Indian festivals.
In Northern India, Dasher is observed as Vagina Dashiki celebrating victory of good over evil, of Ram over Raven. In Bengal, the occasion is celebrated as Durra Pupas. This festival is celebrated with gaiety and lasts for five days. Dalai is the most prominent of the Hindu festivals. It is the festival of light. The Hindus celebrate this day to commemorate the return of Lord Ram to Today after winning the decisive war against the evil forces of Raven. Most businessmen start their new account books on this day.
On this day, from all walks of life illuminate their homes with lights and days and children burst crackers. It is an occasion of family get together and exchange of sweets and presents with one another. The Muslim celebrates old-LU-Fitter. It is celebrated to mark the end of Raman. It was during the month of Raman that Holy Quern was revealed to Prophet Mohammed. The Muslims fast for whole month and break their fast on old with feasting. Christmas is the greatest festival of the Christians. The festival marks birthday of Jesus Christ the founder of Christianity on 25th December.
On this occasion carols and hymns are sung n praise of Christi in churches and cathedrals. Few festivals became an indispensable part of Indian culture. India is the only county where these festivals are celebrated with great devotion to the Almighty and seasonal variations; festivals offer a welcome break from the daily routine. Festivals have a purifying effect on the minds and bring to the fore value of piety. The main objectives of festivals are to bring people from different walks of life to welcome each section of society with open arms and to forget the narrow differences between one another.