PHOTO ESSAY:
Glimpes of India's 62nd Republic Day Parade in New Delhi
Indians all over the world and the old country marked India’s 62nd Republic Day with traditional fervor and joy. A Siliconeer photo essay offers some glimpses of the traditional festivities and parade from New Delhi's Rajpath.
(Above): Prahar–510 at the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Folk dancers at the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Ministry of Railways float at the 62nd Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Central Public Works Department float passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Border Security Force Camel Band passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): The 39 Gorkha Regiment marching contingent passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): A float passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Indian Armed Forces Generals from the Military, Navy and Air Force, and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh pay homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of the 62nd Republic Day in New Delhi, Jan. 26. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
(Above): Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Major Laishram Jyotin Singh (posthumous) Jan. 26. The award was received by his brother Dr. L.B. Singh.
The Chief Guest, President of Indonesia, Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries are also seen. [Photo: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU]
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