Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Monks and Nuns Grace Republic Day Parade
A big group of monks and nuns from 40 different countries will be special guests at India's Republic Day parade.
They came to India for a special meeting called the Global Buddhist Summit.
The meeting talked about how to make the world more peaceful and fair.
The monks and nuns believe in kindness and want everyone to live together in peace.
The meeting had over 800 people, including many from other countries.
The parade will show India's strength and also spread the message of peace and love.
The parade will feature advanced indigenous weaponry, animal units, and an expanded flypast presented in a dynamic battlefield-style format.
The parade will also showcase the 150-year legacy of the national song Vande Mataram and the country's developmental progress, military strength, and cultural diversity.
Monks and nuns from 40 countries will be honored guests at India's Republic Day parade.
The Global Buddhist Summit was held in Delhi on January 24-25, organized by the IBC and Culture Ministry.
The summit's theme was 'Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence'.
Over 800 delegates attended, including 200 overseas participants and around 100 representing the Sangha.
The event highlighted Buddhist teachings of social harmony, peace, compassion, and mutual coexistence.
- Who
- Monks and nuns from 40 countries, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Culture Ministry, President Droupadi Murmu, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- What
- Republic Day parade and Global Buddhist Summit
- When
- January 24-25 (summit), January 26 (Republic Day parade)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To highlight Buddhist wisdom of social harmony, peace, compassion, and mutual coexistence, and to showcase India's military might and cultural diversity
- Event
- Republic Day parade
- Participants
- Monks and nuns from 40 countries, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- Organizers
- International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and Culture Ministry
- Summit Theme
- Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence
- Summit Dates
- January 24-25
- Delegates
- Over 800 delegates, including 200 overseas participants
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Parade Duration
- 90 minutes
- Parade Commander
- Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar
- Chief Guests
- President Droupadi Murmu, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Sources
Monks from 40 countries to be ‘honoured guests’ at Republic Day parade
150 Years Of 'Vande Mataram' And Military Might At Republic Day Parade Today: 10 Points
From Suryastra to Shaktiban, Republic Day parade to see many firsts on Kartavya Path
Buddhist Monks And Nuns From 40 Nations To Grace Republic Day Celebrations
