Here is something you need to know about the Google Doodle on Republic Day

Today, Google has dedicated its classic doodle to not a person, but the whole of India's Republic Day.

Honouring the 69th anniversary of the day India got its Constitution, Google put out an artsy and colourful sketch representing the legendary parades that roll down Rajpath on Republic Day.

The doodle was drawn by Delhi-based illustrator Ibrahim Rayintakath, said to have been inspired by "the vibrant colors and patterns of traditional hand-loom draperies from different states,".

"You can see a man blowing the Sringa, an ancient musical instrument; Kathputli, a form of traditional puppetry used to narrate folk tales; and the spinning wheel, an important symbol of India's history," says Google's description of the design.

It also specifies that today's doodle depicts the Bihu dance from Assam, while the "overall outline and motifs are a tribute to Mughal architecture,".

Take a close look at the doodle here:

Google Doodle on Republic Day

This year's Republic Day celebration reaches a new high as the Narendra Modi government brings all the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as chief guests.

President Ram Nath Kovind, in his first Republic Day eve speech last night, talked about how India "truly achieved the ethic of equality among all citizens, irrespective of religion, region or community" when the nation framed and adopted the Constitution.

Follow the live updates of Republic Day celebrations here: Republic Day LIVE: BrahMos supersonic missile displayed, soldiers march past Rajpath as parade begins