New Delhi: As India celebrates its 67th Republic Day, a unique combination of the country's military might and cultural heritage was on display at the Rajpath on Tuesday.
While different regiments of the Army marched at the Rajpath, the Indian Air Force enthralled all with its flypast.
As many as 16 states displayed their rich cultural heritage through tableaux, while different ministries showcased government schemes such as Digital India and Swachh Bharat.
Here are the highlights:
# Parade for the 67th Republic Day ends at Rajpath
# Flypast at Rajpath
# Daredevil stunt:
# Children perform at Rajpath:
# Panchayati Raj Ministry tableau showcases local self governance, cleanliness, education, employment
# Election Commission tableau urges people to vote, also depicts a model polling booth
# Ministry of Communication and Information Technology tableau on Digital India
# Ministry of Drinking water and sanitation tableau on Swachh Bharat. A song sung by Kailash Kher being played
# Ministry of Power ministry tableau focuses on new technologies
# Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment tableau based on Dr BR Ambedkar and the drafting of Constitution
# Assam tableau depicts Bihu festival celebrations
# Uttar Pradesh tableau
# Uttarakhand tableau
# Tamil Nadu tableau displays the culture of the Toda community in Nilgiri district
# Chhattisgarh tableau on art and culture
# Madhya Pradesh tableau with the theme 'save tiger, save forest'
# Karnataka, the coffee hub, tableau
# Bihar tableau depicts Champaran movement, with a Bhojpuri song
# Tripura - the spiritual side:
# Odisha's glorious tradition
# Chandigarh tableau depicts a smart city
# Rajasthan tableau on display. Women perform Rajasthani folk dance, grandeur depicted through Hawa Mahal of Jaipur.
# Jammu and Kashmir tableau based on 'Mera Gaon, Mera Jahaan'
# Sikkim's tableau depicts prayers wheels and the rich cultural heritage of the state
# States tableau on display at Rajpath. Gujarat's tableau depicts the wide variety of Gir forest.
# Goa tableau
# Delhi Police contingent march at Rajpath
# Indian Coast Guard contingent match followed by CRPF contingent
# BSF camel contingent, with 36 camels, march at Rajpath
# DRDO tableau at Rajpath
# Indian Air Force personnel march in a 12x12 formation. The IAF tableau displays the humanitarian work undertaken by the force in instances of natural disasters.
# Naval marching contingent parades at Rajpath. The tableau of the Indian Navy displaying INS Vikrant followed the marching contingent.
# Army dog squad marches down Rajpath after a gap of 26 years
# 127-year-old Garhwal Rifles, which participated in both the wars, march ahead at Rajpath.
# The Corps of Signal, which has been decorated with several gallantry honours, march at Rajpath.
# Akash, the first indegenously developed weapon system, displayed. Akash participated in 1965 and 1971 wars.
# Mighty Brahmos missiles displayed at Rajpath
# Tank T-90 Bhishm, Indian Army's main battle tanks, displayed at Rajpath. It can fire four types of ammunition.
# French Army contingent, led by a military band, march at Rajpath.
# Commander Lt General Rajan Ravindran leads Republic Day parade.
# First formation of four MI-17 V5 choppers showers petals, greeting spectators
# President awards Ashok Chakra to Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami posthumously
# Tricolour hoisted at Rajpath:
# President Pranab Mukherjee and France President Francois Hollande arrive at Rajpath:
# Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives at Rajpath to attend the Republic Day celebrations.
# Guard commander gives 'Salami Shastr' and 'Shok Shastr' at Amar Jawan Jyoti, 2-minute silence observed.
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti in the national capital:
# Chief guest French President Francois Hollande leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan
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