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Soldiers stand alongside the Agni II missile during India's 57th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.


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Sukhoi fighter jets fly past


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Indian Army's Amphibious Ferry and Floating system and Bridge Layer Tank pass


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Soldiers march during the country's 57th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.


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Kashmiri artists also performing during the Republic Day Celebrations


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Camel-mounted soldiers rehearse beating the retreat for the Delhi parade.


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Buddhist monks take part in the parade in Delhi.



Many More to Follow

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How about the story behind the photos. Where were you and how did you come to be there?

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Women police contingent parade during the dress rehearsal for the Republic day function


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Indian Army's Gorkha Regiment march past the Indian national flag during the final dress rehearsal before the Republic Day celebrations










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The Armoured Engineering Recce Vehicle


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The birds eye view of Republic Day Padade


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The 'Brahmos' super sonic cruise missile system developed by the Indian and Russian Scientists


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The Autonomous launcher of the 'Brahmos' super sonic cruise missile system



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The camel contingent of BSF.



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A marching contingent passes through the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade


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Another marching contingent passes through the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade


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A Band performs while passing through the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade .


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A spectacular view of Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade


Peace
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hey nice ones..

I like the headress of those people 8)

Nice parade, How come Americans force don't have that kind of parade? Thanks for the sharing, Sword.

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Indian commando stands alert during a ceremonial parade to mark the 57th annual Republic Day in Kolkata, 26 January, 2006. India showcased its military might and cultural diversity in its annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi


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Delhi Police commando stands alert during a ceremonial parade


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Delhi Police commando stands alert during a ceremonial parade


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Two Sukhoi Aircrafts break away from each other in the middle of the sky while leaving smoky trail behind them


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Three Sukhoi Aircrafts moving towards India Gate in Arrow formation during the fly past at Republic Day Parade


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A spectacular view of Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade
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Indigeniously Built Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher


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The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh salute the brave soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti (English Trabslation : Immortal Soldier)


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Helicopters carrying the flags of three services during the Republic Day Parade


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Two Sukhoi MKI aircrafts are being refueled in mid air


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The tricolor flutters in the backdrop of the sky at the culmination of the Republic Day Parade



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The President's Body Gaurds proceeding towards the saluting dais during the Republic Day Parade

Peace
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Originally Posted by G Connor

Thanks
Looking forward to seeing more.
How about the story behind the photos. Where were you and how did you come to be there?

Hey I live Next to the Place where the Republic Day parade takes Place ....... I watch it every year .

Although India obtained its independence on August 15, 1947, the Constitution of India has been in effect since January 26, 1950.

To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisena Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort, The Total Distance is around 9 KM ........ The different regiments of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force march past in all their finery and official decorations ......... The President of India who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, takes the salute ....... The parade also includes vibrant displays and floats and traditionally ends with a fly past by Indian Air Force jets.



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Hey Swordfish you sure do make me proud.Thanks pal you have really put in a lot of efforts to showcase our mighty country and its modern Armed forces in an International Forum.Keep it up and Long Live the Republic.

thanks nice pics.
I am wishing more Prosperity 　of India.

CHECK ME OUT GUYs .BUT THE PRESIDENTIAL BODY GUARD-THE MOUNTED BODY OF TROOPS SHOWN IN THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPHS IS THAT OF THE 61st CAVALRY.AS FAR AS I AM AWARE IT'S THE ONLY SURVIVING CAVALRY REGIMENT EXISTING IN THE WORLD TODAY.(I MAYBE WRONG SO WELCOME MORE GEN ON THIS ASPECT).ALTHOUGH THEIR DUTIES ARE LARGELY CEREMONIAL THE MEN OF 61st ARE ALL TRAINED PARAATROOPERS AND ARE ALSO TRAINED IN MECH WARFARE.