Labour reforms to Ayodhya’s Ram Temple: Here’s what tableaux will showcase on R-Day this year

As part of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, a number of tableaux from various states and central government department will be displayed during the parade in Delhi.

The labour ministry on Friday said its tableau in the Republic Day Parade will showcase the history of recent labour reforms brought in by the government, reported PTI.

The front part of the tableau has a huge structure of a very confident and empowered worker - holding a tool and leading the way, it said.

The middle portion of the tableau shows glimpses of workers from various industries along with a mobile app showing DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) facility and a medical aid suggestion which reads, "Swasth Shramik, Swasth Bharat". This is to highlight the medical and financial protection being given to them. In pic, a tableau depicting a frontline worker during his duty towards Covid patient.

The rear part shows workers finding shelter under a big yellow helmet with "safety first" written over it.

Ancient city Ayodhya's heritage, replica of a Ram temple, glimpse of 'Deepotsav' and various stories from Ramayana epic have been depicted in the tableau of Uttar Pradesh, which will be showcased in the Republic Day parade on January 26. The tableau is fronted by a sitting model of Maharishi Valmiki and the temple model is on the rear side, officials said on Friday.

Ajay Kumar, who wore a yellow silk dhoti and rudraksh garland around his neck and held a bow in his hand, said, "I am very excited and happy that Ayodhya and its heritage will be showcased in our tableau and I have been chosen to play our beloved Lord Ram".

Ayodhya's Deepotsav celebration with earthen lamps is depicted on one side of the tableau, while other murals show embracing of Nishadraj by Lord Ram and eating of Shabri's berries by him, salvation of Ahilya, bringing of Sanjeevani by Lord Hanuman, Jatayu-Ram samvad, Ashok Vatika and other scenes.

Tableaux from Ladakh, Punjab will also be part of the grand celebrations on January 26.

Last-minute preparation on for the tableau of Ladakh.

The supreme sacrifice of ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur will be the theme of the tableau of Punjab for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, an official spokesperson said.

The tableau of Delhi depicting Chandni Chowk area.

A final touch being given to Delhi's tableau on Friday.