India celebrates 64th Republic Day

Updated: January 26, 2013 11:04 IST

Cultural heritage, military might on display at Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian paramilitary soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. The country celebrates Republic day to commemorate the 1950 adoption of its constitution. The celebrations include military marches and display of weaponry, cultural pageants and dances.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the top military brass watch the impressive march-past.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The country's rich cultural heritage and military prowess on display at the 64th Republic Day parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The long range ballistic Agni-V missile displayed during the Republic Day parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
President Pranab Mukherjee, also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes the salute for the first time after assuming office in July last year.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The 5,500-5,800 km ballistic Agni-V missile mounted on a road mobile launcher paraded by the Defence Research & Development Organisation.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force laid wreaths at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', an eternal flame in the memory of those who laid down their lives while defending the nation, before the parade began.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
A mini version of INS Vikramaditya which will join the Naval fleet by the end of this year was part of the parade which highlighted Indian Navy's blue water operating capability.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The sates and different departments showcase their rich cultural diversity in 19 tableaux.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
A hawk's eye view of the crowds gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The West Bengal tableau pays tributes to the "ethereal thinker-patriot-saint" Swami Vivekananda, whose 150th birth anniversary will be celebrated this year. Vivekananda is depicted as one who is propagating the message "truth is one but the wise call it by different names".
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Camel mounted Indian Border Security Force soldiers in their ceremonial uniform march during Republic Day celebrations.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian students dressed in traditional clothing perform a Purulia Chhau dance during the Republic Day parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian soldiers and their bands march during Republic Day celebrations.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian military motorcycle stunt riders dressed in the color of the national flag perform during the annual Republic Day parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian Army vehicles travel in formation during the parade.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian students dressed in traditional clothing perform a dance.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Huge crowds gathered to watch the parade on Republic Day.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
Indian Para military soldiers and their bands march during Republic Day celebrations.
India celebrates 64th Republic Day
The BrahMos missile launchers are displayed during Republic Day parade.

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