India showcased its military prowess and the best of its cultural diversity as the nation celebrated its 74rd Republic Day today at the revamped Kartavya Path in the national capital. Tableaux from 17 states and Union Territories, ministries and departments as well as marching contingents of the India Armed Forces took part in the annual parade.
Lt General Dhiraj Seth leads the parade.
Indian Army's 61 Cavalry Regiment, the only active horsed cavalry unit in the world at present.
For the first time, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces takes part in the parade.
A detachment of K-9 Vajra -T self-propelled gun system
Mechanised Infantry Regiment dubbed as "Tomorrow's Regiment in Today's Army"
A tableau by the Directorate of India Army Veterans recognising the contributions of Indian Army's veterans.
For the first time, Agniveer women present on the Indian Navy tableau.
The Assam tableau is a tribute to the state's greatest general, Lachit Borphukan, who led the Ahom army against the Mughals.
Monastic mask dance of Ladakh at the forefront of its tableau.
Deers of Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park are the highlight of the state's tableau.
The theme of the Jammu and Kashmir is "Naya Jammu & Kashmir"
Haryana's tableau depicts the epic battle of Mahabharat at Kurukshetra.
A team of 417 dancers performs "Vande Bharatam" highlighting women empowerment.
A group of daredevils perform stunts on top of a motorcycle
A daredevil jumps through a hoop on his motorcycle
50 aircrafts from the Indian Air Force, Navy and Army fly past Kartavya Path.
Six Jaguar aircrafts fly past Kartavya Path in Amrit (Arrowhead) Formation
