Highlights: R-Day parade ends with Rafale carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie'

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel unfurled the national flag in Baster today, on Republic Day.

President Ramnath Kovind, PM Modi being escorted back from the saluting dais after the completion of the 72nd Republic Day celebrations.

Republic Day parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant.

The ‘Trinetra’ formation comprising of three Su-30MKIs - the three aircraft split outwards and upwards, forming a ‘Trishul in the Sky’. The formation is led by Gp Capt AK Misra. Commanding Officer of 15 Squadron with Sqn Ldr RC Kulkarni.

One Rafale with 2 Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft and 2 MiG-29 Air Superiority Fighters, in 'Eklavya’ formation are the next to fly past, at a height of 300m & speed of 780 Km/h.

The formation is led by Gp Capt Rohit Kataria, Flight Commander of 17 Squadron.

'Rudra’ formation comprising a Dakota aircraft flanked by 2 Mi-17 IV helicopters.

Dakotas were instrumental in airlifting troops into Kashmir Valley to repel invaders from across border in 1947. They played a significant role in Tangail airdrop leading to Bangladesh's libeartion

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After Tamil Nadu folk dance, 102 students of Govt Girls Senior Secondary School, Yamuna Vihar performed at Milkar Badhein Aao Manzil Ki Aur, Laaein Fit India Ka Daur.

With the theme of 'Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID' the tableau of the Department of Biotechnology depicts the process of Covid-19 vaccine development through various processes.

Designed after the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh', the tableau of Uttar Pradesh also displays Ram Mandir.

The forepart of the middle tableau shows Deepotsava of Ayodhya, in which millions of earthen lamps are lit.

Tableau of Punjab showcases the glory of 9th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. The tableau has the theme '400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur'.

The end of the trailer shows Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, the site of cremation of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Uttarakhand tableau shows Lord Shiva's vehicle Nandi, travelers and devotees. The front part depicts state animal Musk Deer, state Bird Monal and State flower Brahmakamal.

A replica of the Sun Temple at Modhera displayed on the Gujarat tableau.

The tableau depicts the Sabhamandap, part of the Sun Temple. Its 52 pillars denote 52 weeks of a solar year.

The first tableau is that of UT-Ladakh which shows its culture and communal harmony.

NCC Girls Marching Contingent consisting of 100 Senior Wing Cadets is led by Senior Under Officer Samruddhi Harshal Sant of NCC Directorate, Maharashtra.

A contingent of the National Security Guard (NSG) also known as the Black Cat Commandoes march down Rajpath. The Force was raised in 1984

DRDO contingent this year consists of two Tableaus: Light Combat Aircraft-Navy - Take off from INS Vikramaditya and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.

Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF)--Band Master SI Bodh Raj is leading the bandsmen playing 'Hum Hai Seema Suraksha Bal'.

Flight Lt Bhawna Kanth, one of the first three female fighter pilots of the country, is part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.

Central Reserve Police Force Band Inspector Shamsher Lal is leading the CRPF band. It is playing the tune 'Desh Ke Hum Hain Rakshak'.

Captain Preeti Choudhary of 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) leads upgraded Schilka Weapon system. She is the only woman contingent commander from Army at Republic Day parade 2021.

Air Force Band is playing the tune --Sound Barrier Quick March. The band consists of 3 Drum Majors and 72 musicians.

Swarnim Vijay Varsh, the tableau on the tractor shows the Indian Navy's attack on Karachi harbour. Indian Navy's tableau with the theme of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ being displayed at Republic Day parade.

Naval Brass Band led by Sumesh Rajan, Master Chief Petty Officer (Musician), playing the Indian Navy Song tune ‘Jai Bharti’ marches down Rajpath.