R-Day rehearsals show the many colours of India

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)

Updated on: Jan 23, 2017 12:53 PM IST

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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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Artists from Gujarat’s Kutch district, renowned all over the world for its art and lifestyle. 16 different types of embroidery is done here. The Rogan art, Mud work and the art of making Bhunga gives Kutch a unique identity across the globe. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)