Here's how India celebrates Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

School children during the 71st Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with children after addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 71st Independence Day.

Prime Minister Modi greets school girls dressed as Hindu Lord Krishna, after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

Prime Minister Modi greets school children after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

Children with the tri-colour celebrate 71st Independence Day in Kolkata.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoists the Indian flag on Independence Day in Lucknow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi.

President Ram Nath Kovind paying tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi on the occasion of 71st Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting children after addressing the nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day at Red Fort in Delhi.

A girl with the Indian map painted on her face in tricolour celebrates Independence Day in Chennai.