As India celebrates it’s 72nd Republic Day, Google has released a beautiful doodle on its search page to join in the celebration. Doodle is illustrated by Mumbai-based artist Onkar Fondekar.
With origins that stretch back hundreds of years, musical instruments, as dholak and sitar both feature in the doodle artwork, are the part of the rich heritage of India.
The doodle honors the day 72 years ago when the Indian Constitution came into effect and India officially transitioned into a sovereign republic.
Republic Day marks the completion of India’s transition from the British Raj to an independent republic.
“It also represents the anniversary of the declaration of Purna Swaraj, which translates to complete freedom,” by the Indian National Congress in 1929.
As Google writes in its blog, “Republic Day marks the completion of India’s transition from the British Raj to an independent republic. It also represents the anniversary of the declaration of Purna Swaraj, which translates to “complete freedom,” by the Indian National Congress in 1929″
The doodle shared by Google today shows an array of things that is truly representative of India. From cricket and classical arts to landmarks and varied cultures. The doodle, illustrated by Mumbai-based guest artist Onkar Fondekar, honours the day 72 years ago when the Indian Constitution came into effect.
“In celebration of India’s Republic Day, today’s Doodle artwork reflects the range of vibrant cultures that bring the colorful nation to life,” reads today’s Google Doodle Page.
The doodle also focuses on the distinctive architectural styles of the country.
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Speaking about his artwork, Onkar Fondekar said, “I felt fortunate and happy that I got the opportunity to portray India on a global platform like Google Doodle. At the same time, I knew there were so many things, so much diversity and such a wide canvas I could illustrate.”
“I drew inspiration from the people of India – the culture, traditions, history, and architecture,” he said, adding that “unity” is what he hopes people take away from the doodle.
