Berlin, Aug. 17 -- The Indian Embassy in Germany, in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (INDCC) and The Tagore Centre, organised a vibrant 'Bharat Parade' at the iconic Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to mark India's 79th Independence Day.

Ambassador of India to Germany Ajit V Gupte and Priti Gupte joined nearly 1,000 members of the Indian community and friends of India for the celebrations.

One of the highlights of the event was a captivating Mallakhamb demonstration, performed to the stirring strains of 'Jayastute Shree Mahamangale' and accompanied by spirited chants of 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai', which drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Gupte highlighted the exponenti...