Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Thousands Descend on India Gate, Kartavya Path for Independence Day
On Saturday, thousands of people went to India Gate to celebrate India's Independence Day.
It was the 80th time the country marked this special day.
Families with children, tourists, and young people all came to join the fun.
The lawns around the famous monument were full of families.
People took pictures and recorded videos all day long.
One visitor said Independence Day feels extra special when you are at India Gate.
Ice cream and toy sellers did great business, with kids crowding around their stalls.
Many people took the metro, making stations like Central Secretariat and Khan Market very busy.
The big crowd also made traffic on nearby roads move slowly.
Still, everyone enjoyed the festive atmosphere despite the crowds.
Thousands of people carrying the tricolour gathered at India Gate and Kartavya Path to celebrate the 80th Independence Day.
Families, tourists and youngsters spent the day taking photographs and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Ice cream and toy vendors did brisk business, with children crowding around the stalls.
Central Secretariat, Khan Market and other nearby metro stations saw a heavy rush of people using public transport.
The large crowds caused congestion on roads around India Gate and Kartavya Path, impacting traffic.
- Who
- Thousands of families, tourists and youngsters, including a visitor named Aman
- What
- Gathered at India Gate and Kartavya Path to celebrate the 80th Independence Day with photographs, videos and festive activities
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- India Gate and Kartavya Path in the Central Vista, along with nearby metro stations such as Central Secretariat and Khan Market
- Why
- To celebrate Independence Day, which attendees said feels special when spent at India Gate
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day
- Main venues
- India Gate and Kartavya Path, Central Vista
- Attendees
- Thousands, including families, tourists and youngsters
- Public transport
- Heavy rush at Central Secretariat, Khan Market and nearby metro stations
- Traffic
- Congestion on roads around India Gate and Kartavya Path
- Vendors
- Ice cream and toy vendors reported brisk business
- Security
- Police deployed at key points to regulate traffic and manage pedestrians