President Pranab Mukherjee takes salute from the Indian military during the 65th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. With him is Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is the chief guest at this year's parade.
Soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Millions of Indians watched a display of the country's military power and cultural diversity amid tight security during national day celebrations.
Before the start of the parade, many dignitaries laid wreaths at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the war memorial at the India Gate where an eternal flame burns in memory of those who laid down their lives defending the frontiers of the nation.
