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India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a grand display of its military might that included elite marching contingents, missiles and indigenous weapon systems. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto graced the event as the Chief Guest this year, with military contingents from the country participating in a march-past. (rashtrapatibhvn/ X)
Ahead of the Republic Day parade, President Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path and PM Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial at 10:30 am. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Showcasing India’s cultural diversity, tableaux from 16 states, Union Territories, and Central Government departments participated in the Republic Day parade. (Express Photo/ Amit Mehra)
The celebrations ended with a fly past by 40 aircraft and helicopters of the IAF. The fleet included 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters. Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 and An-32 aircraft were among the fleet. and the helicopters were Apache and Mi-17. (Express Photo/ Amit Mehra)
The Camel contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF0, under the command of Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee, followed by Camel Mounted Band of the BSF and NCC Contingent participated in the parade on Kartavya Path. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
The Republic Day parade showcased the military prowess of the country with several contingents marching in unison and discipline. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Indonesian Armed Forces band performed during the 76th Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Eco-friendly toys-mounted Andhra Pradesh tableau earned accolades from the audience at the Republic Day parade. Known as Etikoppaka Bommalu, the exquisite wooden toys are rooted in a 400-year-old tradition of craftsmanship. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
The Madhya Pradesh tableau celebrated the homecoming of Kuno cheetahs. For the past year, the 24 cheetahs at Kuno – 12 adults and 12 cubs – have been housed inside enclosures. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Meanwhile, the Eartha and Sciences tableaux celebrated The India Meteorological Department's 150 years in the parade on Sunday. The IMD is working to introduce critical interventions that will, in the coming decades, take it from merely being a weather forecaster to a weather manager. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
With depictions of 'Samudra Manthan', 'Amrit Kalash' and holy men bathing on the banks of Sangam, the Republic Day tableau of Uttar Pradesh celebrated the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Billed as one of the biggest gatherings of humanity on earth, Maha Kumbh 2025 began on January 13 and will culminate on February 26. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
The Jharkhand tableau was themed ‘Swarnim Jharkhand’- A Legacy of Heritage and Progress. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
The Uttarakhand tableau showcased cultural heritage and adventure sports. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Tribal Affairs Ministry tableau on display during the 76th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Sarath (ICV BMP-II) system on display during the 76th Republic Day parade, at the Kartavya Path (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Captain Dimple Singh Bhati became the first woman officer to present salute to president Droupadi Murmu at the Republic Day Parade. She set a world record by becoming the first woman Army officer to present a salute to President on a 12-foot ladder mounted on a moving motorcycle. (Express Photo by Parveen Khanna)
The Dare Devils, the Motorcycle Rider Display Team of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, perform during the 76th Republic Day parade. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
BM-21 Agnibaan, a 122mm Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher, displayed by the 213 Rocket Regiment and led by Captain Manoj Choniyal. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
The Central Public Works Department's flower tableau in the commemorated the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution. The Ashoka Chakra, depicting the "wheel of time", stood at the front of the tableau while the Constitution of India at the back of the Chakra. (DD/X)
President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankar and wife Sudesh Dhankar, PM Narendra Modi with Chief Guest Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Republic day 'At home' ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. (Express Photo by Renuka Puri)
Balloons being released during the 76th Republic Day celebration in New Delhi. (Express Photo/ Amit Mehra)
