Glimpses of India’s 73rd Republic Day.

A complete view of India’s Republic Day parade.

Republic Day Sand art by Sudarshan Patnaik at Odisha.

India is celebrating the 73rd Republic day today (26 Jan), here’s a glimpse of the republic day parade.

It all started with prime minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to the martyred soldiers at the National war memorial situated near India Gate.

PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to martyred soldiers at the national war memorial.

Then PM Narendra Modi including Defense minister Rajnath Singh and all the tri service’s chiefs were headed towards Rajpath (a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India), where they welcomed The President of India Ramnath Kovind for the republic day ceremony.

After the president’s arrival, the parade was started by hoisting the flag and national anthem, then the parade was initiated by the parade commander Lt. General Vijay Kumar Mishra.

President Ramnath Kovind (in left) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Right side) during flag hoist.

Begining of Parade.

Parade commander Lt. General Vijay K Mishra leading the Republic Day Parade

The parade was initiated by flowering from army helicopters

Women lead parades

73rd Republic Day parade witnessed many women lead parades from different contingents which captured everyone’s sight during the parade.

Lt. Commander Aanchal Sharma commands the Naval squad in the republic day parade.

Lt. Manisha Bohra leading Army Ordinance Corps marching contingent at republic day parade.

India’s first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh heading IAF tableau.

Parade marching by different contingents.

AirForce parade at republic day.

Punjab regiments marching

Eye-catching Parachute Regiment men in their new look.

Marching by Parachute regiment.

Marching by Parachute regiment stolen everyone’s attention by their new look. Wearing new uniforms with special Israeli Tavor TAR-21 assault rifles in their hand.

Showcasing India’s Weapons.

Tank Centurian on parade.

75/24 Pack Howitzer Mark-1 on parade.

Army tanker

Combat tanker ARJUN MK-1

Mesmerizing Tableaus by different States/UTs and Ministries.

AirForce Tableau

Tableau by Indian Navy

Tableaus by different states/uts.

Traditional Handicrafts Tableau by Karnataka state

Ministry of civil aviation tableau at the parade.

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) ‘S tableau depicting peace and justice for all

Tableau showcasing UttarPradesh state’s Kashi Vishwanath Dham.

Haryana state’s tableau is led by different cultural artists.

Punjab state’s tableau on the great freedom fighters theme.

Maharashtra state’s tableau depicting its natural environment.

Tableau of Meghalaya state depicting its culture and tradition.

Delightful performance and airshow.

Bike stunt performance by women officers

bike performances by various contingents.

Rafale jet show on the blue sky.

Aerial view of Rafale’s show

Helicopters Forming national flag on the sky

Farewell to “Virat” a majestic horse in the elite President’s Bodyguard.

Finally President, Prime Minister, and Defense minister bid farewell to Virat a majestic horse in the elite President’s Bodyguard regiment, who was retiring after 13 years of service.

Image Sources:

DD News, DD India, DD National, ANI, Wion news.