Important Jhanki’s of Republic Day Parade

  • India celebrated its 71st Republic Day with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as the Chief Guest.
  • 22 tableaux comprising of 16 States/UTs and 6 Ministries/Departments were presented at the parade.
  • Assam won first prize, followed by Odisha and Uttar Pradesh jointly sharing the second spot.
  • The tableaux of National Disaster Relief Force and Jal Shakti Mission were chosen as the best among the Ministries and Departments.

State

Cultural Theme

Significance

Assam

BhortalNritiya

It was developed by Sattriya artist NarahariBurha

Bhakat. Dancers equipped with cymbals perform on fast beats known as ‘Zhiya Nom’

Odisha

Lord Lingaraj’sRukunaRath Yatra

Lord Lingaraja is worshipped as both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Harihara) at the Lingaraj temple in ....

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