Indian Republic Day Celebrations
Every year on January 26th, India gears up for a colorful Republic Day Celebration on at Rajpath, Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Enormous effort goes in by thousands of soldiers across the Indian military forces and representatives of various Indian states to bring about a vibrant parade to showcase its might and culture during the R-Day celebrations.
Amar Jawan Jyoti
The President of India pays tribute to all the great soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the Nation.
Indian Army Parade
The grand parade on Rajpath makes the show very popular in India.
The Indian Military Forces – The Indian Army, The Indian Air force and The Indian Navy march during the Republic Day parade – the pride of the nation.
Indian Airforce Parade
Indian Navy Parade
Soldiers Full Dress Rehearsal
Indian Air Force soldiers march during the full dress final Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi.
Camel Contingent
Indian paramilitary soldiers from BSF (Border Security Force), the only camel mounted band in the world, play music and marching during the R-Day Parade.
Aerial Tribute
Indian army helicopters flying above Rajpath carrying the national flag.
Brahmos Missile
Brahmos missiles displayed at the Republic Day parade.
Akash Missile
Surface-to-air missile – Akash is one of India’s proud possessions.
Mighty Prowess of IAF
Indian fighter air crafts show their prowess in the Indian skies during the celebrations.
Arjun Tanks
The Arjun is a third generation main battle tank developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organization is displayed as part of the R-Day parade.
T-72 Tanks
The T-72 is a Soviet second-generation main battle tank. Indian army soldiers on T-72 tanks on Rajpath during the main R-Day parade.
T-90 Tanks
Agni V Missile
An inter-continental ballistic missile developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) of India. Part of the Agni series missiles, these steal the show with their majestic presence.
Motorcycle Stunts
Daredevil motorcycle riders perform during the Republic Day celebrations.
Cultural Celebrations
An array of cultural programme mark the Republic Day celebrations across India.
State Tableau
Tableaux demonstration of various states show case the rich heritage of India.
Every part of the country is represented in the parade, which makes the Republic Day parade very popular.
Exemplary Performance by School Children
Thousands of school children prepare for the D-day and practice for many months before putting up a sterling performance for the audience.
Tableaux demonstration of various states show case the rich heritage of India.
Every part of the country is represented in the parade, which makes the Republic Day parade very popular.
Beating Retreat Ceremony
The Beating Retreat Ceremony denotes the end of R-Day celebrations, which is conducted on the third day after the R-Day. All the military forces perform at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi.
Raisina Hills Lit up
Massed bands are played by the military forces take part by playing various patriotic tunes.
This marks the end of grandiose display of Indian Republic Day Celebrations.
I am a Proud Indian!
The rest of India celebrates this special day with face painting, tattoos to show their pride being an Indian.
Tricolor Dishes
R-Day celebrations are incomplete without the tricolor dishes that are prepared and savored at homes and restaurants.
Happy Republic Day !!