Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Independence Day 2026: Ujjain Celebrates With Grand Parade, Patriotic Performances
India has a special day called Independence Day, when the country celebrates becoming free a long time ago.
This year was the 80th time the day was celebrated.
In the city of Ujjain, a big celebration was held at a place called Dussehra Maidan.
A minister named Gautam Tetwal raised the Indian flag for everyone to see.
Soldiers and police officers marched in a big parade to show their respect.
Three loud celebratory shots were fired, and colourful balloons flew up into the sky.
Students sang patriotic songs and performed dances.
Families of freedom fighters were given shawls and coconuts to say thank you.
The famous Mahakaleshwar Temple was lit up with tricolour lights.
Everyone felt happy and proud to celebrate together.
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated in Ujjain with the main event held at Dussehra Maidan.
Minister of State Gautam Tetwal hoisted the national flag and inspected the parade from a decorated white Gypsy.
The parade included the SAF 32nd Battalion, district and women police, Home Guards, NCC cadets, Naval NCC, Shaurya Dal and NRS Dal, led by commander Aarti Raghuvanshi.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's Independence Day address from Bhopal was broadcast live, and Tetwal read out his message highlighting Ujjain's development.
Families of freedom fighters were honoured with shawls and coconuts, and prizes were awarded in armed, unarmed and cultural programme categories.
- Who
- Minister of State Gautam Tetwal led the event, joined by Collector Roshan Kumar Singh, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma, and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, whose address was broadcast from Bhopal.
- What
- The 80th Independence Day celebration featured flag hoisting, a grand parade, celebratory shots, a march past, balloon release, cultural programmes and honours for freedom fighter families.
- When
- Saturday (Independence Day 2026, August 2026).
- Where
- Dussehra Maidan, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To mark India's 80th Independence Day with patriotic spirit and to honour freedom fighters and outstanding officers and organisations.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebration
- Venue
- Dussehra Maidan, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Chief Host
- Gautam Tetwal, Minister of State and Ujjain district in-charge minister
- Parade Commander
- Aarti Raghuvanshi
- Armed Parade Winners
- District Police Force Women (1st), SAF 32nd Battalion (2nd), Home Guard Force (3rd)
- Unarmed Parade Winners
- 10 MP Dussehra Maidan Women Force (1st), 2 MP NCC Madhav Nagar (2nd), 2 MP NCC Indian Knowledgepeeth (3rd)
- Cultural Programme Winner
- Christ Jyoti Convent School (1st prize)
- Other Highlights
- Three celebratory shots, march past, balloon release; Mahakaleshwar Temple illuminated in tricolour lights