India celebrates 60 years of its Republic
The country's vibrant cultural heritage, its impressive achievements and military might were on a majestic display today as the country celebrated the 60th Republic Day.
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Following the country's armed and police forces came the country's rich cultural diversity in full display in 21 tableaux -- 13 from states and eight from ministries.
Rajasthan came out with the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory in Jaipur displaying sophisticated instruments.(NDTV Photo) -
One of the eye-catchers was Maharashtra's float 'Dabbawala', a common sight in Mumbai which showcases the life of Mumbai's signature office tiffin suppliers.
Dabbawala in CST railway station and an MBA student learning the working skills from the Dabbawala are some of themes in the tableau.(NDTV Photo) -
The Youth Affairs and Sports ministry showcased the Commonwealth Games 2010, the first 'Green Games'. A bevy of sportspersons including legendary athletes Milkha Singh and P T Usha, former hockey captain player Zafar Iqbal, Badminton player Gopichand Pullela and shooter Samresh Jung were the stars accompanying the tableau.(NDTV Photo)
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Children who won the national bravery awards walked in to a huge applause. Twenty-one children were selected for the award in 2010.
Six-hundred school children also performed during the parade. Rajasthani folk dance, aerobics and Tamang dance included in the students' performance.(AFP Photo) -
The spectacular parade ended with a flypast involving an IL-78, two AN-32 and two Dorniers in big boy formation, one AWACS and two SU-3- MKI in sentry formation and five Jaguars in arrowhead formation.
The flypast also had five Jaguars and five MiG29 in arrowhead formation and three SU-30 MKI in Trishul formation.(NDTV Photo) -
South Korea's president Lee Myung Bak walks next to President Pratibha Patil as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh walks behind at the end of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.The South Korean President was the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade.(AFP Photo)
