New Delhi, Jan 25: Odisha will draw national attention at the Republic Day celebrations as the state’s tableau, cultural artistes and student contingents take part in the parade along Kartavya Path.

The Odisha tableau will be showcased on Kartavya Path, highlighting the state’s vision of contributing to a self-reliant India through indigenous production. Students from Odisha have also been selected to participate in the NCC and NSS parade groups.

As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', around 2,500 artistes from across the country will present folk, tribal and classical dance performances. The overall direction has been given by Santosh Nair, while the Odissi segment is choreographed by renowned Odissi guru Kavita Dwibedi. A total of 26 artistes from Odisha are part of this dance group.

Eight students from Odisha have been selected for the NSS parade this year. They are part of a 200-member team drawn from across India and include four boys and four girls.

Similarly, 21 students from Odisha have been selected for the NCC parade group, comprising 12 boys and nine girls.

The Odisha tableau depicts the state’s commitment to building a self-reliant India through domestic manufacturing. The front portion of the tableau features Lord Jagannath’s chariot, along with a representation of Odisha’s focus on women’s empowerment.

The central section showcases agriculture, Koraput coffee and, alongside it, advanced technology in the form of silicon semiconductor chips. The rear portion highlights Odisha’s unique architectural and artistic heritage through the Konark Sun Temple.

Covered in Sambalpuri fabric, both sides of the tableau display traditional tribal paintings adorned with silver filigree work, reflecting Odisha’s rich cultural identity and strong handicraft tradition.

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Dancers performing the 'Chaiti Ghoda' folk dance, which has been popular in Odisha since the 16th century, will present the state’s role in a self-reliant India through music and movement on both sides of the tableau.