A Tribute to Republic of India on Occasion of its 67th Republic Day

HIOC offers tribute to Republic of India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya, Hindi: भारत गणराज्य) on its 67th Republic Day Celebrations, this 26th January. India became independent on 15th August, 1947. It was on 26th January, 1950 that the constitution of India came into force.

This special feature is our small effort to reintroduce you the intrinsic identity and rich heritage of India. Each of these national symbols inspire every Indian with a sense of pride and patriotism.

National Flag

Emblem of India

National Anthem

Jana gaṇa mana adhināyaka jaya he
Bhārata bhāgya vidhātā
Punjāba Sind Gujarāṭa Marāṭhā
Drāviḍa Utkala Banga
Vindhya Himāchala Yamunā Gangā
Ucchala jaladhi taranga
Tava śubha nāme jāge
Tava śubha āśiṣa māge
Gāhe tava jaya gāthā
Jana gaṇa mangala dāyaka jaya he
Bhārata bhāgya vidhāta
Jaya he jaya he jaya he
Jaya jaya jaya jaya he!

National Song

Vande Mataram!
Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam,
Shasyashyamalam, Mataram!
Vande Mataram!
Shubhrajyotsna pulakitayaminim,
Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim,
Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim,
Sukhadam varadam, Mataram!
Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram!

National Animal (Royal Bengal Tiger)

National Bird (Peacock)

National Tree (Banyan)

National Fruit (Mango)

National River (Ganga)

National Aquatic Animal (River Dolphin)

National Flower (Lotus)


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Preamble to the Indian Constitution