New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Culture achieved a significant double honour at the Republic Day Parade 2026, with its tableau titled "Vande Mataram - 150 Years Journey" being awarded the First Prize in the category of Best Tableau among Central Ministries and Departments.

Its grand cultural presentation, "Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of Bharat", was conferred the Special Prize for its exceptional artistic and thematic excellence.

According to the Ministry of Culture, the tableau powerfully depicted the 150-year journey of Vande Mataram, tracing its emergence as a song of national awakening and its enduring role in shaping India's freedom struggle, unity and civilisational consciousness.

Through evocative visuals and symb...