Republic Day parade: India shows off cultural richness, military prowess

26 Jan 2014 2:43 PM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves upon arrival as the chief guest to watch the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi, on Sunday. Millions of Indians watched a display of the country's military power and cultural diversity amid tight
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with his wife during the At-Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi during the At-Home reception hosted by President on the occasion of 65th Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday.
A National Cadet Corps (NCC) parade commander lies on the ground in joy as they celebrate after winning a parade prize during the Republic Day celebrations in Guwahati.
A woman cadet of NCC takes part during the Republic Day celebrations at MAM Stadium in Jammu.
Police personnel perform Yoga during the Republic Day function in Gurgaon.
A Girl performs stunt during the Republic Day celebration at Yadwindra Stadium in Patiala on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa presenting Anna Gallantry Award during the Republic Day parade at Marina beach in Chennai.
Students hold national flag as they perform a dance during the Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad on Sunday. The day was marked by flag hoisting ceremonies, military parades and cultural pageants across the country.
West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan greeting the crowd as he arrives at Republic Day parade at Indira Gandhi Sarani in Kolkata on Sunday.
West Bengal state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, centre, greets people as she arrives to attend the ceremonial parade during Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata on Sunday.
An artist performs during the 65th Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
Bollywood actress Bhagyashree during the Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
Bollywood actor Shreyash Talpade during the Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen during the Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor during the 65th Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
Armed forces march past during the 65th Republic Day parade in Mumbai on Sunday.
School students perform during the parade at Rajpath.
School children in tiger costumes perform Kerala's 'Puli Kali' during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Agriculture Ministry on display during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday.
The tableau of Chhatisgarh on display during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
The tableau of Arunanchal Pradesh on display during the parade at Rajpath.
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh during the parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Karnataka on display during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
The tableau of Chandigarh on display during the Republic day function in New Delhi.
The tableau of Jammu & Kashmir on display during the parade at Rajpath.
The tableau of Tamilnadu on display during the parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of West Bengal during the parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of DRDO during the 65th Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher on display during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Russian made T-90 tanks roll down Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Indian Air force's Tejas on display during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
Indian army tanks on display at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
The tableau of Railway Ministry on display during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles, jointly developed by India and Russia, are displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Another picture from the parade at Rajpath.
BSF daredevils perform during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
A BSF daredevil drinks from his cup while performing a stunt at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade.
BSF daredevils show their skills during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday.
BSF daredevils during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
Indian Air Force airmen march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
NSS cadets march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Border Security Force(BSF) soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Policemen march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Different military bands perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Army soldiers display the military hardware during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
Soldiers are seen marching through Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
People enjoy air show during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Shinzo Abe, centre, watches fighter planes flying past as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in Delhi. India adopted its democratic constitution on Jan. 26, 1950. At right is his wife Akie.
Indian Air Force fighter planes fly over Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
President Pranab Mukherjee presenting Ashok Chakra to father of KLVSSHNV Prasad Babu on behalf of his son during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1e7cCwX">Read here</a></b>
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (C) during the 65th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greets others as he arrives for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1dFDz6b">Read more on the 65th Republic Day celebrations</a></b>

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves upon arrival as the chief guest to watch the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi, on Sunday. Millions of Indians watched a display of the country's military power and cultural diversity amid tight

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