New Delhi: Google has unveiled a special doodle to mark India’s 76th Republic Day, celebrating the country’s rich diversity and national pride. The colorful design, created by the Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotrefeatures a series of animals representing various regions of India, intricately woven into ‘Google’ cards to resemble a lively ‘Wildlife Parade’. Among the highlights are a snow leopard dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, a tiger sporting a dhoti-kurta while playing a musical instrument, a peacock in flight and an antelope wearing a ceremonial staff.
The Doodle was designed to commemorate an event that stands as a symbol of unity and patriotism across the country. According to the description on Google’s website, the Doodle captures the essence of Republic Day, an occasion that brings the country together in a spirit of pride and celebration. Dahotre, reflecting on India’s vast diversity, stated: “Republic Day holds great significance for India as it unites people across the country and ignites a sense of patriotism in all Indians.”
Republic Day 2025 It has particular significance as the country celebrates 75 years of the promulgation of its constitution, marking a momentous milestone in Indian history. The event will feature a grand military parade on Kartavya Path, with President Droupadi Murmu leading the nation in the celebrations. The parade will showcase a mix of India’s military might, cultural vitality and achievements, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attending as the chief guest. The 90-minute procession will include 16 tableaus from various states and Union Territories, as well as performances by contingents of the Armed Forces.
This year’s Republic Day also puts a strong emphasis on the theme ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat’ (Empowered and Secure India). Among the impressive exhibits is a tri-service chart, illustrating joint operations on land, air and sea with indigenous defense equipment such as the Arjun main battle tank, Tejas Mkii fighter jets and the INS Visakhapatnam destroyer . There will also be tributes to the resilience and dedication of India’s veterans, as well as performances of Nari Shakti, with women officers from all three services taking part.
The ceremonial proceedings will include a fly by 40 Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, as well as a special display of motorcycles from the Signal Corps, famously known as ‘The Dare Devils’. These impressive stunts, along with the final vertical maneuver of a Rafale fighter jet, will cap a day of celebrations honoring the achievements of the nation and its people.