Republic Day 2023: Uttarakhand tableau wins first prize: Uttarakhand tableau which showcased the state’s wildlife and religious sites at the 74th Republic Day parade has won the top prize. During the formal march at Kartavya Path on January 26, Uttarakhand’s tableau showcased the state’s wildlife and religious sites. In the foreground of the tableau, reindeer, deer and various birds were shown roaming in the world-famous Corbett National Park. The central part of the tableau depicted the state animal of Uttarakhand, musk deer, national bird peacock and ghoral. The rear of the tableau featured Jageshwar Dham, a collection of 125 small and large old temples in Manaskhand’s Almora district, as well as well-known deodar trees.
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For its tableau, Uttarakhand took home the top honours, followed by Uttar Pradesh in second place and Maharashtra in third. The tableau of Maharashtra on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav presented “Sade Tin Shaktipithe” and “Nari Shakti”, while that of Uttar Pradesh showcased Ayodhya Deepotsav.
Republic Day 2023: Other winners in different categories:
- Gujarat’s tableau emerged as the numero uno in the popular choice segment.
- Army’s Punjab Regiment has been adjudged the best marching contingent among the three services, while the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) marching contingent won the top prize among the CAPFs and other auxiliary forces.
- Among the ministries and departments, the tableau of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) won the best prize.
- The tableau on biodiversity conservation from the Central Public Works Department and the dance troupe “Vande Bharatam” won a special award.
- The IAF’s marching contingent emerged as the winner among the three services in the popular choice category.
- Gujarat won the category’s top honour among the tableaux created by states and union territories, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in that order. Kutchi embroidery and decoration, known for its mirror work, traditional ‘bhungas’ and renewable energy production were the focus elements in the Gujarat tableau. The village of Modhera, famous for its Sun Temple, and being India’s first round-the-clock solar-powered village was also showcased in the tableau.
- Among the central ministries and departments, the tableau by the CAPF, the Ministry of Home Affairs, emerged as the best in the popular choice segment.
How these tableau selected?
Three panels of judges were appointed for assessing the performance of the marching contingents from the three services, those from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other auxiliary forces, and tableaux from various states and union territories, and various ministries and departments. Citizens voted in an online poll on MyGov for their favourite tableaux and marching contingents in the popular choice category. The poll for the popular choice was conducted between January 25 and 28.
