Every year, August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day of India. Here is an exclusive detail about Independence Day of India and its importance.


Independence Day of India

Every year, August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day to commemorate India's freedom from British rule. This auspicious day is also marked as a birth of the world's biggest democracy, India. Independence Day is one of the three national festivals of India and binds the people of different cultures and religions into a bond of unity and brotherhood. On this auspicious occasion, the whole nation stands together and salutes the martyrs who sacrificed their life for the sake of nation's freedom. India became independent after 200 years long slavery on August 15, 1947.

People of India tasted the fruit of freedom after a century long fight and sacrifices. After the World War II, British government decided to leave India as it was becoming difficult to face the outrage of Indian people. Initially, British government set the June 1948 deadline for reliving India from their power, but due to communal violence, newly elected Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten advanced the date of power transfer and India became independent on 14, 1947, six month before the stipulated deadline. Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India announced the freedom of India from the Parliament House and addressed the nation. In his word �at the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom�. The official ceremony of Independence Day held in Delhi in the presence of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Dr B R Ambedkar, Gopal Krishna Gokhle and other leaders to whom India owes its freedom.

This red letter day has a great significance in Indian history as it ended up a century long struggle for freedom. The celebration of Independence Day starts by a flag hoisting ceremony and thereafter a series of cultural programmes showcasing India's cultural and social images are organized. On this glorious day, The Prime Minister of India hoists tri-color national flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation by recounting previous year's achievements, discussing current major issues and future plans for the progress of the nation. Celebrating Independence Day is a matter of pride for every Indian and people take part in its celebration with great zest and pomp.

The preparation of celebration starts weeks before the Independence Day. The units of Armed Force, Naval Force, Air Force, NCC, CRPF and other security forces organize parade rehearsals on the Raj Path so as to get in final touch before the day of celebration. Schools, colleges, government organizations and other institutions are closed on the day of August 15. However, flag hoisting ceremony and other programmes are zestfully organized. In some parts of India, people celebrate the Independence Day by organizing Kite-flying competition. Kites in various colors, sizes and shapes create a rainbow of national pride on this auspicious occasion.

The celebration of Independence Day is not merely limited to government offices, schools and colleges; it is also celebrated in small colonies and rural regions of the nation. One can easily get a glimpse of India's cultural unity on the occasion of Independence Day. Since the whole nation zestfully celebrates the moment of national pride, media and television industry also takes part in the celebration. Classic movies based on freedom fight and war are being telecast. Moreover, patriotic programmes are also broadcasted through different media channels. Radio FM plays most popular patriotic songs through out the day.

India Since Independence
After a century-long freedom struggle and sacrifices, India got its freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. Indeed, it was such a pleasant moment for the nation that lived 200 years in slavery. The people in every corner of India celebrated the historical day. But, there were so many challenges that India had to face after independence. In 1947, India was as one of the poor countries

History of Indian Independence
It has been more than sixty years of India's independence and over the years the country has achieved remarkable growth in every sphere. But, how many of us seriously remember the martyrs who fought for the nation's freedom? Today, people have forgotten the sacrifices and struggles of freedom fighters who selflessly fought for our independence.

Unity In Diversity
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and boasts of many ethnic groups following different cultures and religions. Being a diverse civilization, India is a land of myriad tongue with over 1650 spoken languages and dialects. Despite of different cultures, religions and languages, people of India live together with love and brotherhood.