Republic Day Parade full-dress rehearsal held at Kartavya Path amid rain

Personnel from the armed forces take part in the full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Friday (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

The rehearsal followed the same route and sequence as the main Republic Day Parade scheduled to be held on January 26 (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Marching contingents from the Army, Navy and Air Force rehearsed drill formations along the ceremonial boulevard amid wet conditions (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Rain and overcast weather were reported in parts of the national capital during the full-dress rehearsal, affecting visibility and ground conditions (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Security arrangements were in place along Kartavya Path as the final rehearsal was conducted under tight coordination (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Tableaux and military vehicles rolled down Kartavya Path as part of the rehearsal ahead of the national celebrations (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Officials and organisers monitored the proceedings to assess timing, coordination and overall preparedness for Republic Day (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Spectators and invitees watched the rehearsal as contingents marched past in ceremonial uniform (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

The full-dress rehearsal marked the final major preparatory exercise before the Republic Day Parade (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 1950 (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)