R-Day rehearsals show the many colours of India
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Punjab tableaux artists, participating in the forthcoming Republic Day function, pose for a photo during a press preview in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI Photo)
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A total of 23 tableaux would be on display at the ceremonial parade with 17 of them belonging to various states and Union Territories. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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Tableaux artists performs on the Goa tableaux, depicting its rich musical heritage through various musical instruments and dance. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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An artists from Tamil Nadu showcase ‘Karakattam’, a popular folk dance and an important event in temple festival celebrations especially in Amman Temple festivals in the rural areas of the state. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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‘Karakattam’ is one of the old folk dances of Tamil Nadu. The Karagam dancers perform entertaining dance movements to the beat of drums balancing with the Karagam on their head. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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A worker gives final touches to Tableaux of the Punjab State. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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The tableau of Delhi demonstrates the evolution of the concept of ‘Model Schools’. Delhi’s tableau had last participated in the 2013 Republic Day parade. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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Selfie moment for artists from the Punjab. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
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