Republic Day: United States Embassy celebrates with rendition of Vande Mataram

As the nation celebrates 74th Republic Day today on Thursday the Embassy of the United States of America celebrated the day with the rendition of the national song Vande MataramUnited States officers Raghavan and Stephanie teamed up with Pavithra Chari a GRAMMYrsquos nominated singerThe Embassy tweeted from its official twitter handle ldquoHappy 74th Republic Day India We are celebrating RepublicDay with a rendition of national song Vande Mataram US Officers Raghavan flute amp Stephanie guitar team up with pavithra_chari singer featured on a 2023 GRAMMYs nominated album amp a StateDept 1beatmusic alum SICrdquoHappy 74th Republic Day India We are celebrating RepublicDay with a rendition of national song Vande Mataram US Officers Raghavan flute amp Stephanie guitar team up with pavithra_chari singer featured on a 2023 GRAMMYs nominated album amp a StateDept 1beatmusic alum pictwittercomsUUU5tvTSTmdash US Embassy India USAndIndia January 26 2023This years Republic Day celebration will witness the countrys military prowess cultural diversity and many other unique initiatives Building on last years celebrations in the 75th year of Independence celebrated as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav the celebrations this year shall witness zeal enthusiasm patriotic fervour and Jan Bhagidari as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra ModiEgyptian President Abdel Fattah ElSisi will be the Chief Guest at the paradeThe Republic Day parade which will begin at around 1030 hrs will be a unique mix of the countrys military prowess amp cultural diversity depicting the countrys growing indigenous capabilities Nari Shakti and emergence of a New IndiaThe parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath Thereafter the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the paradeAs per tradition the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21gun salute Amongst the many firsts the 21gun salute will be given with 105mm Indian Field Guns It replaces the vintage 25pounder gun reflecting upon the growing Aatmanirbharta in defence Four Mi17 1VV5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will shower flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path With inputs from agencies