New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh's tableau, showcasing the ongoing Maha Kumbh at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, won the first prize, while the marching contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles was adjudged the best among the three services.
Tripura's tableau, with the theme "Eternal Reverence," won the second prize among the tableaux from states and union territories, according to the Defense Ministry. The tableau from Andhra Pradesh, which showcased eco-friendly wooden toys, was adjudged the third-best.
Among the central ministries and departments, the tableau of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs was declared the best.
The best marching contingent among the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other auxiliary forces was the Delhi Police team.
The ministry said three panels of judges were constituted to assess the performance of the marching contingents from security forces and tableau from various states, union territories and ministries and departments of the central government.
Tripura is the only state among the eight northeastern states selected to display its tableau on 'Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura - Kharchi Puja'.
"In accordance with the theme, traditional 'Kharchi Puja' and its rituals attached to the worship of 14 deities and their significance were showcased in the Tripura tableau," an official said. Originally a Hindu tribals' festivity, the Kharchi Puja is now observed by all communities and religions.
