Colour, pomp, canines and camels: How India celebrated R-Day

In a last minute decision, Border Security Force’s camel contingent was also included in the Republic Day parade on Tuesday. (ajay aggarwal/HT Photo)

Updated on: Nov 1, 2019 3:00 PM IST

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In a last minute decision, Border Security Force’s camel contingent was also included in the Republic Day parade on Tuesday. (ajay aggarwal/HT Photo)

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Indian Army’s Assam Rifles march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

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French President Francois Hollande (C) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) arrive at the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Hollande was the guest of honour for this year’s celebration of the 67th Republic Day. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)

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A contingent of camel mounted soldiers of the Border Security Force (BSF) march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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T-90 Bhishma Tanks were showcased during the parade as India displayed its military might on the 67th Republic Day, in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

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The marching contingent of the 35th Infantry Regiment of the French Army march during India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, the first time that foreign military soldiers have taken part in the parade. (AFP Photo)

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The dog squad marches past during the full dress rehearsal for the 67th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes French President Francois Hollande (C) as President Pranab Mukherjee (2R) looks on during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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Flags flutter in the foreground as security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Motorcycle display team of Indian Army's 'Corps of Signals', popularly known as 'Dare Devils', make a formation on a motorcycle as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Indian Air Force fighter aircraft fly past during a full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

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Soldiers make formations on motorcycles as they roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Security forces march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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A soldier in charge of multi-barrel rocket launchers salutes President Mukherjee as he participates in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Indian Army's dog squad marches down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

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Artists perform as Goa’s tableaux is showcased during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)