Photos: India celebrates Republic Day 2018

Cold weather conditions failed to keep enthusiasm at bay as marching contingents, tableaus and showcases of dance and music were seen across the country with India celebrating its 69th Republic Day.

Updated on: Jan 26, 2018 3:32 PM IST

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CRPF personnel celebrate after winning the first prize for marching during a Republic Day function in Patna. Celebrations across India showcased the country’s culture and diversity on the 69th Republic Day on Friday, from drawing cheers by leaders of 10 ASEAN nations who were chief guests at the parade in New Delhi to widespread attendance at events in various cities. (PTI)

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People take selfies on the occasion of Republic Day at Mandi House crossing in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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School children perform during India's 69th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (Prakash Singh / AFP)

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A member of Assam police jumps through a ring of fire as he performs a motorcycle stunt during celebrations in Guwahati. (Anupam Nath / AP)

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A tableau passes the crowd during the Republic day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

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An Army contingent marches across the historical ridge on Republic Day in Shimla. (PTI)

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Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel waves to the public during the parade in Bhopal. (Mujeeb Faruqui / HT Photo)

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School children perform at a cultural programme in Moradabad. (PTI)

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Performers take part in an event to mark Republic Day in Chandigarh on Friday. (Keshav Singh / ht Photo)

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A band leader performs march past in Kozhikode. (PTI)

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The Jammu and Kashmir police band seen during the Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

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A song and dance performance, part of Republic Day celebrations in Amritsar. (Narinder Nanu / AFP)

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An equestrian academy player demonstrates tent pegging skills at the Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal. (PTI)

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A CISF contingent marches past as Governor Draupadi Murmu acknowledges with a salute in Ranchi. (PTI)

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Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi celebrates Republic Day at her residence in Patna. (PTI)

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Students perform as part of the Republic Day celebrations in Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali / ht pHOTO)

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AIMIM leader Asaduddain Owaisi hoists the national flag at Madina Circle in Hyderabad. (PTI)

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Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi (C), after unfurling the national flag in Guwahati. (PTI)