Republic Day Parade Enclosures on Kartavya Path Named After Indian Rivers

• Enclosures along Kartavya Path for the 77th Republic Day Parade are uniquely named after India's rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Narmada, and Periyar.
• This new approach replaces traditional 'VVIP' labels, with layout maps and banners guiding guests to their river-named enclosures.
• For the Beating Retreat Ceremony, enclosures will be named after Indian musical instruments such as bansuri, tabla, and sitar.
• The dominant theme for this year's Republic Day celebrations is the sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875.
• Patriotic songs like 'Sare Jehan Se Achha' and 'Kadam Kadam Badhai Ja' were played, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

Why It Matters: Republic Day parade enclosures on Kartavya Path are named after Indian rivers, a novel patriotic gesture.