India, Jan. 26 -- India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day today, with the theme '150 years of Vande Mataram'. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been beautifully decorated to highlight India's remarkable journey. The celebrations will showcase the 150-year legacy of the national song Vande Mataram, the country's developmental progress, strong military capabilities, rich cultural diversity, and active participation from citizens from all walks of life, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The annual Republic Day parade will take place at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The ceremony will co...