Thumbs Up from R-Day Chief Guest, President Obama

The 66th Republic Day Celebrations got a thumbs up from US President Barack Obama for the daredevil motorcycle act of BSF Jawans. The first US president to visit India twice during office, Barack Obama became the first US president to be the chief guest on this occasion.

A loud cheer went up as the US president alighted in the Delhi drizzle from his special car, called the Beast. A poster in the crowd read "We love Obama."

PM Modi receives Chief Guest President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Rajpath.
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives at Rajpath.
President Obama in the VIP enclosure with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the parade.

Major Mukund Varadarajan's wife accepts the Ashok Chakra from President Pranab Mukherjee, at the Republic Day celebrations.
Republic Day parade gets underway. Lieutenant-General Subroto Mitra leads the parade.
The three service chiefs watch the proceedings at Rajpath.

The T-90s rumble past, as tanks roll down Rajpath - the crew of each saluting the President.
In the green pagdis, the Punjab Regiment.
Members of the Grenadiers contingent of the Indian Army march during the Republic Day parade.

President Pranab Mukherjee and US President Barack Obama at Rajpath for the 66th Republic Day celebrations. President Mukherjee is bundled up against the damp and chill in a woollen cap.
First Lady Michelle Obama cheers the daredevil act on motorcycles performed by BSF jawans.
The vibrant contingent of Border Security Force on bedecked camels as they walk down Rajpath.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife attend the Republic Day parade.
Members of Delhi Police contingent march during the Republic Day parade.
Children who won the National Bravery Award wave out to the crowds during the Republic day parade.
HRD Minister Smriti Irani cheers the all women contingent during the Republic Day parade.
Tableaux from the various states and government departments come out on Rajpath during the 66th Republic Day Parade, providing a colourful glimpse of India.

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi watches the Republic day parade.
Children from different schools across the country perform on various themes at the Republic Day parade. Themes varied from celebrating India's successful Mars Mission to spreading the message of Swachh Bharat.

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Prime Minister Modi and President Obama strike up a conversation during the parade.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Republic Day parade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajpath for the Republic day parade.
PM Modi ceremonially lays a wreath on the memorial.
Prime Minister Narender Modi writing on Visitor's book at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.
PM Modi pays homage to martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti.
PM Modi is received by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
Tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti - a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died defending the sovereignty of the country.