With about a week remaining until India's Republic Day, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), one of Mumbai's most iconic structures, lit up in the colours of India's national flag (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
Updated On: 2025-01-19 12:23 AM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Monuments across the country are lit up in the tricolour ahead of the Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15) every year
The CSMT building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, witnesses a significant daily footfall of both tourists and locals
Republic Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the date when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of the nation
This day signifies the transition of India into a sovereign, democratic republic
The main celebration takes place in the national capital, New Delhi, with a grand parade held at Rajpath (now Kartavya Path)
