IN PHOTOS: India’s valour and splendour come alive at Rajpath during Republic Day Parade

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The Republic Day parade this year witnessed the “grandest and largest” flypast ever. To mark the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Celebrations, 75 aircraft had participated in the event. ‘Amrit’ formation was made by 17 Jaguar fighter aircraft to commemorate the 75 years of Independence. Around 485 dancers from 15 states representing different genres came together to add splendor to Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath. In a first, performers were chosen on the basis of all India level competition Vande Bahratam-Nritya Utsav which was organized by Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence. Tableaux from various states, union territories and government department took part in the Republic Day parade.The moments that celebrate our rich cultural diversity and military might, here’s look at spectacular images from Rajpath.

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Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (REUTERS)

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Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (REUTERS)

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PM Narendra Modi caresses a horse of the President’s Bodyguard, after the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath. President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are also seen. (PTI Photo)

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Ministry of Education & Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship tableau passes the Rajpath, during the Republic Day Parade 2022.(PTI Photo)

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Artists perform at the Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi.(PTI Photo)

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Arunachal Pradesh tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022.(PTI Photo)

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Gujarat tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi.(PTI Photo)

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Artists perform at the Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi.(PTI Photo)

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Goa tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath.(PTI Photo)

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All-women motorcycle team ‘Seema Bhawani’ from Border Security Force during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath.(PTI Photo)

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Artists from various states perform during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath. (PTI Photo)

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Central Public Works Department tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Tableaux of ministry of civil aviation moves through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Border Security Force soldiers on camels march through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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A tableau of Ministry of Law and Justice during the Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Ministry of Culture tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Gujarat tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Jammu and Kashmir tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Uttarakhand tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Uttar Pradesh tableau during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Meghalaya tableau passes the Rajpath, during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi (PTI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he leaves after Republic Day parade celebrations, in New Delhi (AP Photo)