Maharashtra’s tableau, which depicted ‘Wari to Pandharpur’ (the pilgrimage to Pandharpur), bagged the first prize in the Tableaux category in the in the Republic Day Parade, 2015 while Jharkhand’s tableau on ‘Maluti Temples’ bagged the second prize followed by Karnataka whose tableau was based on the famous Channapatna Toys.
It was Jharkhand’s first finish at the podium in its three appearances so far in its 14-year-history in the Republic Day Parade.The results of different competitive presentations in the Republic Day Parade were announced on Thursday by the panel of judges appointed by the Defence Ministry. In all, 25 tableaux including nine from Union Ministries / Departments took part in the Parade.
The Brigade of Guards Regiment and Sikh Regiment were jointly adjudged the best marching contingents in the Services category. In the category of Para-Military Forces and other auxiliary marching contingents, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contingent has been adjudged the best contingent.
In the competitive category of school children items, the ‘Daang Dance’ of Gujarat presented by West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur (Rajasthan) has been adjudged the best and a Consolation Prize was awarded to South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur (Maharashtra) for their beautiful portrayal of ‘lezim Dance’ of Maharashtra. The Tableau presented by the CPWD giving a majestic floral depiction of ‘Gaumukh’ also has been selected for a Special Prize by the Jury. The winners will be awarded trophies and prizes by the Defence Minister later in separate functions organised by the Ministry of Defence.