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Independence Day 2025: India lights up in tricolour to celebrate 78 years of freedom

The Independence Day celebrations this year are themed Naya Bharat, which emphasises the nation's progress towards the government's goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

India's landmarks, including government buildings, historic monuments glowed in tricolour ahead of 79th Independence Day (Source: PTI)

India’s landmarks, including government buildings, historic monuments, and busy airports, were drenched in saffron, white, and green on the eve of the country’s 79th Independence Day. The celebrations this year are themed Naya Bharat, which emphasises the nation’s progress towards the government’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Across India, the evening of August 14 saw an impressive display of patriotic illumination. From Delhi to Bengaluru, India Post buildings shone brightly in the colours of the national flag.

From every corner of the country, the spirit of Independence glows strong as our heritage buildings light up in tricolour pride.#HarGharTiranga #HarGharTirangaWithIndiaPost #HarGharTiranga2025 #IndependenceDay #Tricolour #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/F2VVBl6Ry5

— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) August 14, 2025

The University of Hyderabad shared striking images of its administration building bathed in tricolour lights, noting, “The tricolour lights symbolize our pride, unity, and freedom. Let’s celebrate the spirit of independence together!”

Our University of Hyderabad administration building is lit up in the vibrant colors of our national flag 🇮🇳!

The tricolour lights symbolize our pride, unity, and freedom. Let’s celebrate the spirit of independence together! 🎉

#HarGharTiranga #IndependenceDay2025… pic.twitter.com/uSG5upTnZG

— Univ of Hyderabad (@HydUniv) August 14, 2025

In Bengaluru, aerial shots captured the Vidhan Soudha glowing against the night sky, while in Bhubaneswar, prominent government offices joined in the vibrant display.

Bengaluru getting ready for Independence Day Celebration 🇮🇳

Head to Vidhan Soudha for a great light show!#HappyIndependenceDay #indianindependenceday pic.twitter.com/Q0885DzxDl

— Srihari Karanth (@sriharikaranth) August 14, 2025

Several government buildings in Bhubaneswar are lit up on the eve of Independence Day 2025. pic.twitter.com/AVzZAsx4ck

— Manas Muduli (@manas_muduli) August 14, 2025

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport embraced the occasion with an elaborate tricolour décor, and Lucknow’s streets and landmarks mirrored the same festive spirit, wrapping the city in patriotic hues.

The sight of our tricolour stirs a deep pride in every Indian’s heart and I’m certain everyone passing through Mumbai Airport will feel it too 🇮🇳 https://t.co/Xy6MuAeBaD

— Jeet Adani (@jeet_adani1) August 13, 2025

Lucknow has been all Lit Up with Tri Colors !!

India will be celebrating 79th Independence Day tomorrow 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/o6XK3x04NG

— Lucknow Development Index (@lucknow_updates) August 14, 2025

India Independence Day 2025 Google Doodle

On Friday, search giant Google unveiled a vibrant doodle inspired by India’s traditional tile patterns to mark the nation’s 79th Independence Day. The artwork creatively weaves in motifs celebrating India’s accomplishments in space exploration, cricket, chess, and cinema.