Archive · 15 Aug 2026

India's 80th Independence Day Invites Showcase Seva Teerth, Dharm Chakra

India's 80th Independence Day Invites Showcase Seva Teerth, Dharm Chakra

India is getting ready to celebrate its 80th Independence Day at the Red Fort in Delhi.

The invitation cards for the big event show a new government building called Seva Teerth, which means a place of service.

Seva Teerth is where the Prime Minister's Office and some important government offices now work.

The cards also show a special wheel called the Dharm Chakra, which reminds people to do their duty and help others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Seva Teerth building in February.

Before that, the Prime Minister's Office was in an old building called South Block, built by the British.

The celebration also marks 150 years of the song 'Vande Mataram' and cheers on young people helping India grow.

The seats at the celebration are named after lakes from across India, to remind everyone to take care of water.

Last year, on Republic Day, the seats were named after rivers.

The invitations even have QR codes that let people watch the event online or find their way to the venue.

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