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Business News/ Photos / Republic Day celebrations: Magnificent display of culture and heritage

Republic Day celebrations: Magnificent display of culture and heritage

On Monday India celebrated its 66th Republic day with US President Barack Obama as the chief guest. Rains failed to dampen enthusiasm of thousands of spectators who gathered to witness the grand Republic day parade. In pictures-

Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama, chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations, while watching the fly-past in New Delhi. AFP

1/8Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama, chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations, while watching the fly-past in New Delhi. AFP

Indian soldiers march in formation down the ceremonial boulevard Rajpath during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP

2/8Indian soldiers march in formation down the ceremonial boulevard Rajpath during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP

Barack Obama, with US first lady Michelle Obama and PM Narendra Modi. Obama is the first US president to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations. Reuters

3/8Barack Obama, with US first lady Michelle Obama and PM Narendra Modi. Obama is the first US president to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations. Reuters

The diversity of cultures across India was on full display when floats of different states showcased their respective cultures. Goa’s float (in pic) marches through the parade. AFP

4/8The diversity of cultures across India was on full display when floats of different states showcased their respective cultures. Goa’s float (in pic) marches through the parade. AFP

Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.  AFP

5/8Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP

Spectators cover themselves with information booklets as it rains during the parade on Rajpath. AFP

6/8Spectators cover themselves with information booklets as it rains during the parade on Rajpath. AFP

A military marching band riding camels performs at the parade in New Delhi. Reuters

7/8A military marching band riding camels performs at the parade in New Delhi. Reuters

India also displayed its military might along with cultural heritage. Military weapons move along the parade route in New Delhi. AP

8/8India also displayed its military might along with cultural heritage. Military weapons move along the parade route in New Delhi. AP

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