IN PICTURES: 20 Spectacular Republic Day Floats That Have Enthralled Audiences over the Years
About 22-30 floats depicting the cultures of various states and union territories are a part of the Republic Day parade every year. They pass by in all their grandeur, with the audience waiting for one from their state. They are massive, beautiful, and very detailed. Here is a look at some of the amazing floats over the years.
The vibrant and colourful Republic Day parade gives Rajpath a new life every year. Contingents of the Indian Armed Forces marching one after the other in their attractive uniforms, the dare devil motor cycle riders who come in towards the end, the young National Bravery Award winners on decorated elephants, and so much more – it is an extremely charming sight indeed. But for many parade fans, the best part is when the floats start coming in.
About 22-30 floats depicting the cultures of various states and union territories are a part of the parade. They pass by in all their grandeur, with the audience waiting for one from their state. They are massive, beautiful, and very detailed. Every float is also a symbol of hard work put in by the thousands of people involved in the process of making them over a period of about one and a half months.
Here is a look at some of the beautiful floats from different states over the years.
1. Maharashtra, 2015
Source: Wikimedia
2. Goa, 2015
3. Tamil Nadu, 2014
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4. West Bengal, 2013
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5. Uttar Pradesh, 2014
Source: Facebook
6. Delhi, 2013
Source: Facebook
7. Bihar, 2012
Source: Facebook
8. Chhattisgarh, 2007
Source: Facebook
9. Uttarakhand, 2014
Source: Facebook
10. Karnataka, 2013
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11. Telangana, 2015
12. Manipur, 2010
Source: PIB
13. Jammu & Kashmir, 2010
Source: PIB
14. Gujarat, 2015
15. Indian Railways, 2015
Source: Twitter
16. Central Public Works Department, 2011
Source: PIB
17. Ministry of Agriculture, 2014
Source: PIB
18. Ministry of Earth Sciences, 2014
Source: PIB
19. Defence Research and Development Organisation, 2014
Source: PIB
20. Make in India, 2015
Source: Twitter
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