Republic Day Parade rehearsals: Military contingents, colourful tableaux | In pics

The much anticipated yearly Republic Day Parade will be the focal point of India's 76th Republic Day celebration on Sunday, January 26.

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Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on this day in 1950. The country will mark its 76th Republic Day in 2025. In pic: Border Security Force (BSF) Camel Contingent during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Republic Day 2025 theme: The theme this year for Republic Day Parade is Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas (Golden India – Heritage and Development), reflecting both India's continuous growth and its rich cultural legacy. In pic: Artists performs during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2025 in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Republic Day Parade displays India's cultural legacy and military prowess via the tableaux and coordinated marches by contingents. In pic: Assam Rifles Contingent during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2025 at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses a dance performance during an interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests and tableaux artists participating in the Republic Day Parade 2025, at his residence in New Delhi (PTI)

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National Bravery Awards are given out on Republic Day to recognise kids who have demonstrated extraordinary bravery by defending others or speaking out against injustice. In pic: Veteran's tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind yadav)

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In 1950, Irwin Stadium (now Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium) in New Delhi hosted the inaugural Republic Day festivities. Over 3,000 Indian military personnel and more than 100 aircraft participated in the event. In pic: Ghaziabad Full Dress Rehearsals for Republic Day Parade, at Harsaon Police Line in Ghaziabad , India. (Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

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Department of Financial Services's tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Thursday.  (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)'s tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi  (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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Ministry of New And Renewable Energy's tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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An artist of West Bengal tableau performs during a press preview of tableaux that will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2025, at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in New Delhi. (PTI/Shahbaz Khan)

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In pic; National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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All-Women CRPF Marching contingent during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Motorcycle Rider Display Team "Daredevils" of the Indian Army during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Thursday.  (Rahul Singh/ANI)

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Delhi Police Contingent during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2025 at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Uttar Pradesh state's tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  (Hindustan Times)