NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City’s iconic Times Square was adorned with the tricolor on August 16th, 2025, as thousands gathered to celebrate India‘s 79th Independence Day. Attendees, many proudly dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire, filled the atmosphere with unity and pride while patriotic Indian songs resonated throughout the gathering.
The ceremony’s centerpiece was the solemn hoisting of both the Indian National Flag, the Tiranga, and the American flag, accompanied by the playing of both national anthems, against the dazzling digital backdrop of Times Square – a powerful symbol of India’s journey, global stature, and the strong bond between the two nations.
The flag was hoisted by Hon. Consul General of India Amb. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, and in attendance were Indian Member of Parliament Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu and superstar of the Indian film industry Vijay Deverakonda.
Hon. Consul General of India Amb. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan highlighted the broader significance, declaring that this 79th Independence Day celebrates the “global rise of India, the rise of the Indian-US Diaspora, and the strengthening US-India partnership.”
Hon. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament, Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs and Consultative Committee on Education shared deep personal emotion, stating he had “not enough words to describe the immense joy” of celebrating in Times Square and that he was “overwhelmed” by the experience and the display of patriotism.
Superstar and Indian film industry icon Vijay Deverakonda paid tribute to India’s freedom fighters, thanking “all those who strived for Indian freedom,” noting that their sacrifices allow us to “live in peace and continue to progress.” He described the celebration as a “surreal feeling.”
FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya expressed gratitude, specifically thanking the Consulate General of India (CGI) for their invaluable support and cooperation, and extended thanks to the large audience whose presence energized the event.
FIA President Saurin Parikh acknowledged key partners, thanking the Office of the Mayor of New York City and the Times Square Alliance for their crucial role in facilitating the event and making the celebration in this iconic location possible.
Following the flag hoisting and speeches, history was made as the celebrations transitioned to a limited-overs cricket match organized by Cricmax Connect – the first-ever cricket game played in Times Square. The match brought a taste of India’s national passion, a sport often described as “a religion” in the motherland, to the heart of New York City. The sight of batsmen and bowlers symbolized the global reach of Indian culture and provided a unique, joyous conclusion to the festivities, extending the celebrations with sporting spirit.
The combination of the Indian colors flying high, the resonant patriotic songs, the heartfelt words of leaders, the presence of community leaders, and the groundbreaking cricket match made the 79th Indian Independence Day celebration at Times Square an unforgettable landmark event.
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