New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- From the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir to the coasts of Mumbai, several cities on Saturday, including Reasi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, were transformed into a sea of saffron, white, and green on Saturday as iconic structures were illuminated to mark the lead-up to the 77th Republic Day.

Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in the cities.

Salal Dam in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, was illuminated in tricolour on Saturday evening, with the massive dam structure lit in saffron, white, and green.

Several buildings were illuminated in the hues of the tricolour...