Independence Day 2024: Buildings, Monuments Lit Up Across India Ahead Of I-Day — IN PICS

An illuminated view of the Raisina Hills ahead of 78th Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi for the 11th consecutive year on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Tricolours illuminate the Mantralaya building on the eve of the 78th Independence Day, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As the flag is unflured it will be accompanied by a 21-gun salute by the 1721 Field Battery, using indigenous 105mm Light Field Guns. (Photo: PTI)

Allahabad High Court lit up with tricolours on the eve of the country's 78th Independence Day, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of this year's celebration, 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047', aims to propel the country towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by the year 2047. (Photo: PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is seen illuminated in the Indian tricolours on the eve of the 78th Independence Day, in Lucknow. The ceremony on Thursday will begin with Prime Minister Modi being received by senior government and military officials, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour, which this year will be coordinated by the Indian Navy. (Photo: PTI) (Photo: PTI)

Tricolour light up the Rajbhavan building in Kolkata, West Bengal ahead of the 78th Independence Day. Around 6,000 special guests representing diverse sections of Indian society, including youth, tribal communities, farmers, and women have been invited this year to witness the ceremony in the national capital. (Photo: PTI)

Madhya Pradesh State Assembly illuminated on the eve of Independence Day in Bhopal. Nearly 2,000 people from various States/Union Territories dressed in traditional attire have also been invited to witness the grand ceremony. (Photo: PTI)

Mubarak Mandi complex illuminated with tricolours on the eve of 78th Independence Day. Security has also been heightened in various parts of the country, especially in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)