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​Photos: State tableaux highlight culture, valor, and innovation — Republic Day 2026

TOI City Desk
| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 26, 2026, 14:39 IST
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Maharashtra tableau celebrates Ganeshotsav

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Maharashtra’s tableau rolls down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade, themed ‘Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta’, showcasing the festival’s cultural, economic and environmental significance through traditional dhol players, Ganesh devotees, the Ashtavinayak shrine and Lezim folk dancers.

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Tamil Nadu tableau showcases ‘Mantra of Prosperity: Self-Reliant India’

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Tamil Nadu’s tableau rolls down Kartavya Path at the Republic Day parade, blending tradition and technology through Techno-Jallikattu, electric vehicle manufacturing, automation and green innovation, projecting the State’s vision of a self-reliant and sustainable India.

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Uttar Pradesh tableau highlights Bundelkhand’s heritage and modern growth

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The Uttar Pradesh tableau marches down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day celebrations, showcasing Bundelkhand’s spiritual and cultural legacy through the Ekamukha Linga, Kalinjar Fort and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, while also highlighting traditional crafts under ODOP and the state’s rapid progress in infrastructure, industry and manufacturing.

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Punjab tableau honours 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

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Punjab’s tableau at the Republic Day parade is dedicated to the 350th year of martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, revered as Hind Di Chadar, depicting his supreme sacrifice for religious freedom and human dignity through symbols such as Ek Onkar, Shabd Kirtan, Gurudwara Sri Sis Ganj Sahib and the martyrdom of his companions.

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West Bengal tableau honours 'Vande Mataram' and freedom struggle

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West Bengal’s tableau rolls down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day parade, highlighting Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s 'Vande Mataram', Rabindranath Tagore, Khudiram Bose, Matangini Hazra, and other freedom fighters, celebrating the state’s pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence.

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Madhya Pradesh tableau honours Ahilyabai Holkar and Maheshwar Ghat

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Madhya Pradesh’s Republic Day tableau showcases the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar, highlighting her devotion, enlightened governance, and cultural stewardship, alongside the iconic Maheshwar Ghat, Maheshwari saree weaving, and traditional folk performances celebrating the state’s heritage and women’s empowerment.

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Odisha tableau celebrates tradition, technology and self-reliance

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Odisha’s Republic Day tableau rolls down Kartavya Path, showcasing women-led participation, Koraput coffee, handloom crafts, and Konark Sun Temple, blending the state’s agrarian roots, rich cultural heritage, and innovation-driven growth to highlight its contribution to a self-reliant India.

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Himachal Pradesh tableau celebrates Dev Bhoomi and Veer Bhoomi

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Himachal Pradesh’s Republic Day tableau honours the state as Dev Bhoomi, the Land of the Gods, and Veer Bhoomi, the Land of the Brave, showcasing its majestic mountains, rivers, and the valor of its sons and daughters, with 1,203 gallantry award winners, including Param Vir, Ashok, and Maha Vir Chakra recipients.

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Rajasthan tableau showcases Usta Art and royal desert heritage

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Rajasthan’s Republic Day tableau celebrates the state’s royal artistry and desert heritage, highlighting Bikaner’s Usta Art—intricate gold inlay on camel hide—symbolising self-reliance, skilled craftsmanship, and enduring cultural brilliance. A rotating sculpture of a Ravanhatta player and panels of surahis and lamps bring the state’s timeless artistry to life.

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Kerala tableau highlights Water Metro and digital literacy

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Kerala’s Republic Day tableau celebrates inclusive development and self-reliance, showcasing India’s first Water Metro and the state’s achievement of 100% digital literacy. A woman brand ambassador for digital empowerment, local spices and produce, and a full-scale Water Metro boat symbolize technology, sustainable transport, and prosperous rural life, while folk dancers reflect Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.

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