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India @ 79: From Red Fort to Ganga banks - Independence Day celebrations in 15 pics

Last updated on - Aug 15, 2025, 18:12 IST
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Guwahati gathers in tricolour spirit

People in Guwahati join the 79th Independence Day celebrations, waving flags and cheering as the nation marks the day with the theme Naya Bharat and a vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Bagpipes echo through Srinagar

Bagpipers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police perform during the celebrations, their music carrying across the city as locals join in marking the historic day.

(Image credit: AP)

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Tradition on the roof of the world

Women in Lahaul and Spiti wear vibrant traditional attire, adding local colour to the national celebrations in the high Himalayan valley.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Faith and patriotism

In Mumbai, idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are adorned in tricolour themes, blending devotion and patriotism in a festive display.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Youth lead Kolkata’s march

Students march past at Indira Gandhi Sarani, Kolkata, stepping in unison as part of the 79th Independence Day parade.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Hill station celebrations

People in Shimla gather to mark the occasion, braving the cool mountain weather to join in the festivities.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Sweets at the border

At the Attari-Wagah border, BSF soldiers exchange sweets, symbolising goodwill and unity on this day of national pride.

(Image credit: ANI)

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Delhi Police pipe band in tune

The Delhi Police pipe band performs at Chhatrasal Stadium in the capital, filling the air with stirring notes to mark the 79th Independence Day.

(Image credit: ANI)

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Cultural rhythm in Lucknow

Artists in Lucknow perform energetic routines during the celebrations, drawing crowds into the spirit of the day.

(Image credit: AP)

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Security on display in Kozhikode

Police and security personnel participate in the Independence Day parade at Vikram Maidan, in Kozhikode, Kerala showcasing discipline and commitment.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Durga maa in patriotic colours

A West Bengal Tourism Department tableau in Kolkata features Goddess Durga in tricolour, merging cultural heritage with the national spirit.

(Image credit: AP)

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Telangana’s flag at Golconda Fort

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy hoists the national flag at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.

(Image credit: ANI)

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Agartala’s young soldiers

In Agartala, students dressed as army personnel take part in the Independence Day celebrations, paying tribute to the armed forces.

(Image credit: PTI)

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Patriotism in the Ganga

In Patna, swimmers hoist the tricolour in the Ganga River, merging the spirit of independence with the flow of India’s sacred waters.

(Image credit: PTI)

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PM’s address at the Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves the Red Fort after delivering his 12th Independence Day address, calling the event “a festival of 140 crore resolutions.”

(Image credit: PMO via PTI)

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