India, Aug. 11 -- As India marks its Independence Day every year on August 15, the historic Red Fort in New Delhi serves as the centre stage for the official ceremony, which is also shown live across platforms. This year, India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day, completing 79 years since the country gained freedom from British rule in 1947.

The event is tightly scheduled and choreographed, keeping in mind the magnitude of the situation and the importance of the day.

The ceremony blends the precision and discipline of the armed forces with national symbolism. Here is a step-by-step guide on what happens every year during India's Independence Day ceremony:

Long before the official ceremony begins, multi-layered security cordons se...