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79th Independence Day: India is celebrating 79 years of its independence on Friday with zeal and enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebration by unfurling the national flag from the Red Fort at the centre. Further, the Chief Ministers led the celebration at the state level.

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with the theme Naya Bharat, reflecting the country’s significant progress towards achieving the government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

While all the government buildings across the country are lit up in tri-colours, many, including celebrities and commoners, extended their wishes through social media posts. 

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

There is also a tradition of flying kites on Independence Day, particularly in Delhi. The Deputy High Commissioner of Australia in Delhi, Nick McCaffery, extended his greeting to India by flying a tri-colour kite on the auspicious occasion.  

Here Are Glimpses From Across Country: 79th  Independence Day

From Har Ghar Tiranga, kite-flying and government buildings light-up to cultural events in schools, India experiences vibrant celebrations to patriotic events on Independence Day. Here’s how India celebrated its 79th Independence Day. 

Government Buildings Wrapped Up In Tri-Colour Lights

Government buildings, including offices and monuments, were lit up in tri-colours on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. Lucknow has been all Lit Up with tri-colours.

Kite Flying Tradition: Nich McCaffery Greets India By Flying Kites

Different parts of the country have their unique style of celebrating the national festival. Northern parts, particularly celebrated Independence Day by flying Kites on the occasion. The majority of these kites are preferably tri-colour or any of the three colours in the Indian flag is opted as kite colour.

Mallikarjun Kharge Hoists Tricolour at Party Office

Congress Party Chief and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha unfurled the tricolour at the headquarters of the party in Delhi.

Chandigarh School's Heartening Celebration On Independence Day

President Murmu’s Tribute To Bravehearts

President of India, Draupadi Murmu, extended her tribute to the bravehearts of India at the National War Memorial on Independence Day. 

School FotonVR Celebrates Independence Day On Har Ghar Tiranga Theme