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IN PHOTOS | Independence Day 2026: Lucknow gears up for grand celebrations

Updated On: 13 August, 2026 05:20 PM IST | Divya Nair

Lucknow gears up for the 80th Independence Day as artists take part in a full-dress rehearsal ahead of August 15. The city is preparing for celebrations marking India's Independence Day, with patriotic performances adding to the festive spirit. PICS/PTI

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Artists perform during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of the 80th Independence Day, in Lucknow, on Thursday. PIC/PTI
Artists perform during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of the 80th Independence Day, in Lucknow, on Thursday. PIC/PTI
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Uttar Pradesh has planned a 'Vande Mataram Vatika' in all its 75 districts to convey a message of patriotism along with environmental protection

Uttar Pradesh has planned a 'Vande Mataram Vatika' in all its 75 districts to convey a message of patriotism along with environmental protection

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As part of preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations, a full dress rehearsal was held at the state national 

As part of preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations, a full dress rehearsal was held at the state national 

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The rehearsals were conducted amid security deployment for Uttar Pradesh’s main Independence Day celebrations on Thursday morning outside the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow ahead of the 15 August ceremony

The rehearsals were conducted amid security deployment for Uttar Pradesh’s main Independence Day celebrations on Thursday morning outside the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow ahead of the 15 August ceremony

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The rehearsals showcased India's cultural diversity 

The rehearsals showcased India's cultural diversity 

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to unfurl the National Flag at the same venue and address the people of the state

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to unfurl the National Flag at the same venue and address the people of the state

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