Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh’s tableau all set to depict India’s first digital museum dedicated to tribal heroic leaders at Republic Day parade 2026-Photo Credit-CG/PR
New Delhi: Chhattisgarh’s tableau depicting “India’s first digital museum dedicated to tribal heroic leaders” is ready to mesmerise the audience at Kartavya Path during the Republic Day celebrations.
The tableau themed “The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram” was today on Thursday january 22 , 2026 showcased to the national media by Defence Ministry during a press preview at R R Camp here.
The tableau of Chhattisgarh pays tribute to the immortal tribal heroes who courageously opposed the unjust laws of British rule and sacrificed their lives for the cause of independence.
In memory of these great martyrs, the country’s first Tribal Digital Museum has been established in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, where 14 major tribal freedom struggles have been preserved using modern digital technologies. The museum was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the formation of the state of Chhattisgarh.
After getting the final approval from the expert committee, officials of Public Relations department and artists have worked 24×7 in the past one month to give the tableau its final shape. 17 state tableaux have earned the prestigious opportunity to participate in the parade this year on the Kartavya Path.
Different parts of tableau
At the forefront of the tableau is depicted Veer Gundadhur, the hero of the historic Bhumkal Rebellion of 1910. Veer Gundadhur of the Dhurwa community united society against injustice. Mango twigs and dried chillies, which were symbols of the Bhumkal Rebellion, are prominently displayed in the tableau. The scale of the rebellion can be understood from the fact that the British had to summon troops from Nagpur, yet they were unable to capture Veer Gundadhur.
The rear of the tableau depicts Veer Narayan Singh, the first martyr of Chhattisgarh, on horseback with a sword in hand. He fought for the welfare of the poor during a famine and played a significant role in the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. This tableau powerfully portrays the indomitable courage, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to freedom of the tribal community.
