Independence Day National Festivals

1. Independence Day
INDEPENDENCE DAY
"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A
moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new...India
discovers herself again."
– Jawaharlal Nehru
(on Indian Independence Day, 1947)
"Every year, we celebrate our Independence Day with great fervour as well as joy and justifiably
so, as it commemorates that day, when after many years of subjugation, our country gained its
freedom. Indeed, in the annals of history, 15th of August 1947 will always be remembered as a day
of an extraordinary accomplishment, of when India won its freedom with unparalleled fortitude and
unique means. Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, our...show more content...
Independence Day of India is celebrated on Fifteenth of August to commemorate its independence
from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947.[1] The day is a national holiday in
India. All over the country, flag–hoisting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in
attendance. The main event takes place in New Delhi, the capital city of India, where the Prime
Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its
ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year,
raises important issues and gives a call for further development. The Prime Minister also pays his
tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle. The Prime Minister also declares holiday on 15 August.
The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site, Red Fort ,
Delhi, on August 15. This is telecasted live on the National Channel Doordarshan and many other
News Channels all over India. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in all the
state capitals. In the cities around the country the national flag is hoisted by politicians in their
constituencies. In various private organisations the flag hoisting is carried out by a senior official of
that organisation. All over the country, flags are given out to citizens who wear them proudly to
show their patriotism towards India. Schools and colleges
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2. National Festivals
3 National festivals
Independence Day
Independence Day, August 15, commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from
British rule. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of the world`s biggest democracy as a
national festival.
Till Independence, there is no true national festival that the whole country could take part of.
Independence Day, beginning as a day to commemorate the greatest moment in Indian history, has
now come to signify a feeling of nationalism, solidarity and celebration.
Independence day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs in the state
capitals. The Prime Minister`s speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is the major highlight. All
Government Organisations have a holiday, as...show more content...
The parade is succeeded by sports events in the afternoon. `At Home` functions at the Raj Bhavan, at
the District Magistrate`s and at the SDM`s are followed by illumination of public buildings of the
state capitals and administrative headquarters.
Republic Day is gradually acquiring the status as that of the 4th of July in USA. The celebrations are
universal, total and participatory, children take part in a big way. Variations in culture are displayed
through colourful attires and folk dances. The traditional predominates along with a touch of
modernity reflected in the display of might (latest defence gadgetry and acquisitions), technology
and capabilities of growth in various sectors. The parade symbolizes the might; the tableaux are
predominated by cultural motifs.
The celebration is thus, homage to the past, the region and the nation that is a true republic and
imposes nothing. The patriotic fervor of the Indian people on this day brings the whole country
together even in her embedded diversity.
Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti, a national festival of India, is celebrated to mark the occasion of the birthday of
Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is celebrated on October 2, every year. It is one of
the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union
territories.
He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British
Empire with his simplicity and

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