India's 67th Republic Day Parade: Photos you can't miss

India's military prowess and the country's diverse cultural heritage were on display at the 67th Republic Day Parade on the magnificent Rajpath boulevard in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jan 26, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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French President Francois Hollande, left, is accompanied by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives to watch the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

French President Francois Hollande, left, is accompanied by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives to watch the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and French President Francois Hollande, center, watch as Indian President Pranab Mukherjee salutes participants at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Hollande joined Modi and other top officials to view an elaborate display of Indian marching bands and military hardware as the guest of honor at India’s Republic Day celebration.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and French President Francois Hollande, center, watch as Indian President Pranab Mukherjee salutes participants at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Hollande joined Modi and other top officials to view an elaborate display of Indian marching bands and military hardware as the guest of honor at India’s Republic Day celebration.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian flags flutter in the foreground as Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian flags flutter in the foreground as Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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A contingent of camel mounted soldiers of Indian Border Security Force (BSF), march down Rajpath during Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

A contingent of camel mounted soldiers of Indian Border Security Force (BSF), march down Rajpath during Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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A decorated camel from the camel mounted contingent of Border Security Force (BSF) is seen at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

A decorated camel from the camel mounted contingent of Border Security Force (BSF) is seen at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian school children perform a dance to show India's cultural heritage during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian school children perform a dance to show India's cultural heritage during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Motorcycle display team of Indian army's 'Corps of Signals', popularly known as 'Dare Devils', make a formation on a motorcycle as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Motorcycle display team of Indian army's 'Corps of Signals', popularly known as 'Dare Devils', make a formation on a motorcycle as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian soldiers make formations on motorcycles as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian soldiers make formations on motorcycles as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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An Indian soldier in charge of multi barrel rocket launchers salutes Indian President as he participates in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

An Indian soldier in charge of multi barrel rocket launchers salutes Indian President as he participates in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Women members of India's National Cadet Corps (NCC) march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Women members of India's National Cadet Corps (NCC) march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India.

Indian security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India.

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T-90 tanks roll down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

T-90 tanks roll down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

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A float showcasing the culture of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand goes down Rajpath during the 67th Republic Day parade.

A float showcasing the culture of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand goes down Rajpath during the 67th Republic Day parade.

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French soldiers march on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi For the first time foreign troops are marching down the Rajpath on a Republic Day along with Indian troops.

French soldiers march on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi For the first time foreign troops are marching down the Rajpath on a Republic Day along with Indian troops.

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Indian army's dog squad march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Indian army's dog squad march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.