US EditionHow India’s Republic Day Tableaux Have Changed Over Two Decades
The Indian Navy’s 144-strong contingent won best marching unit, while Maharashtra’s Ganeshotsav tableau earned top State prize at the Republic Day Parade, officials said.
- At the 77th Republic Day Parade, officials said the Indian Navy was judged best marching contingent, Maharashtra state tableau won top prize, and the culture ministry's tableau prevailed in ministries on January 28, 2026.
- Recent years signal a policy-oriented shift in tableaux presentation, with the 2026 tableaux highlighting projects like Water Metro and digital literacy, while nearly 80% of ministry tableaux focused on Development Work.
- The Indian Navy's marching contingent comprised 144 young personnel marching shoulder-to-shoulder, while Maharashtra's tableau blended modernity and tradition featuring a rare 1928 recording by Vishnupant Pagnis.
- An award presentation is scheduled for January 30 at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, and the MyGov portal showed Assam Regiment, CRPF, and Gujarat as popular-choice winners.
- Between 2005 and 2026, 334 state tableaux and 109 ministry tableaux rolled down Kartavya Path, but representation is uneven with Jammu and Kashmir appearing 19 times and only Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra featuring across all seven themes.
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How India’s Republic Day Tableaux Have Changed Over Two Decades
TL;DR Between 2005 and 2026, 334 state tableaux and 109 ministry tableaux rolled down Kartavya Path as part of India’s Republic Day Parade. On average, 15 states and 9 ministries are represented every year. But representation is not evenly spread. Jammu and Kashmir alone appeared 19 times, while Puducherry appeared just once in two decades. When it comes to storytelling, states overwhelmingly focus on Culture and Heritage (28%) and State Special…
Delhi Police Wins 'Best Marching Contingent' Award At Republic Day Parade 2026
Delhi Police Marching Contingent has been adjudged the Best Marching Contingent in the Judges' Choice Category at the Republic Day Parade 2026, as per an official communication issued by the Ministry of Defence, Department of Ceremonials.
Maharashtra Tableau Tops Republic Day Parade 2026 Results, Wins First Place for ‘Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta’ - PUNE PULSE
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday announced the results of the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux showcased during the Republic Day Parade 2026, with Maharashtra’s tableau securing the top position among states and Union Territories. Maharashtra clinched first place for its tableau themed ‘Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta’, which highlighted the cultural,
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