Republic Day Parade Rehearsals In Full-Swing At New Delhi's Rajpath: See Pics

In the lead-up to the country's 73rd Republic Day on January 26, a full-dress rehearsal took place at the annual parade venue at Rajpath in New Delhi today.

  • A full-dress rehearsal took place at Rajpath, New Delhi today, in preparation for the 73rd Republic Day Parade.
    A full-dress rehearsal took place at Rajpath, New Delhi today, in preparation for the 73rd Republic Day Parade.
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  • In a first, India will begin its Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24 this year, in order to include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.
    In a first, India will begin its Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24 this year, in order to include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.
  • The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, clad in full uniform and accompanied by their respective bands, were seen rehearsing their traditional march past.
    The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, clad in full uniform and accompanied by their respective bands, were seen rehearsing their traditional march past.
  • Features of the yearly parade, including elaborate floats, were also part of the rehearsal.
    Features of the yearly parade, including elaborate floats, were also part of the rehearsal.
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  • Republic Day is celebrated annually on January 26.
    Republic Day is celebrated annually on January 26.