Landmarks Across India Glow in Tricolour Hues Ahead of Republic Day
Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere across the cities
New Delhi: From the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir to the coasts of Mumbai, several cities on Saturday, including Reasi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, were transformed into a sea of saffron, white, and green as iconic structures were illuminated to mark the lead-up to the 77th Republic Day.
Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere across the cities.
The Salal Dam in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, was illuminated in tricolour on Saturday evening, with the massive dam structure lit up in saffron, white, and green.
Several buildings were illuminated in the hues of the tricolour in Mumbai ahead of the Republic Day 2026 celebration, including the Western Railway headquarters, which were lit in the colours of the Indian national flag on Saturday night.
Government buildings and major roads in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh were also illuminated. Lucknow witnessed tricolour lighting on Saturday as primary roadways were decorated for the 77th Republic Day.
The full-dress rehearsal for the 2026 Republic Day parade was held on Saturday in front of the Assembly building in Lucknow, where senior district officials were in attendance. During the rehearsal, contingents of participating forces, schoolchildren, and artists impressed everyone with their flawless performance.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army will present a powerful, future-ready combat profile at the 77th Republic Day Parade, scheduled to be held on January 26 at Kartavya Path in the national capital, through a unique, first-of-its-kind “Battle Array” (Ranbhoomi Vyuh Rachna) formation.
This display will offer citizens a rare visual insight into how the Army deploys and fights as an integrated, networked, and technology-enabled force on the modern battlefield.
For the first time within the parade’s parameters, the Indian Army’s marching and mechanised columns will be organised in a combat-oriented offensive formation, depicting the sequence of forces employed during operations.
A number of platforms and units will make their Republic Day Parade debut, highlighting the Army’s rapid modernisation and technological transformation.
The 77th Republic Day Parade will thus stand out as a vivid demonstration of the Indian Army’s evolution into a technology-driven, integrated, and combat-ready force, firmly anchored in indigenous capability and operational excellence.