Jan 25, 2011

INDIA’s Republic Day rehearsals from around the country

INDIA’s Republic Day rehearsals from around the country

India is all set to showcase its splendour and might to the rest of the world this Republic Day, and going by the full dress rehearsal held on Sunday, this January 26 will be quite a show. Click on for some great photographs of R-Day preparations from around India.

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Indian Air Force personnel prepare to fold the national flag after a rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations

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Students paint their faces with tri-colour during Republic day celebration at their school in Moradabad on Monday

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A miniature model of INS Brahmputra being exhibited during the full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade in Kolkata on Monday

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Students perform during full dress rehearsal of Republic day in Kolkata on Monday

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Civil Defence cadets during full dress rehearsal of Republic day in Kolkata on Monday

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A view of the Gujarat tableau during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi

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People stands next to Full Dress Rehearsal of Republic day Parade, near Red Fort in the Capital.

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Indian army artillery guns fire during a 21-gun salute along with the national anthem during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian army personnel stand by as a National Security Guards Commando keeps vigil, background left, during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian army soldiers from the Punjab Regiment march during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian army soldiers from the Rajput Regiment march during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian army Brahmos missile launcher passes on a flotilla towards the India Gate memorial during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian band members are reflected on a musical instrument during a rehearsal for the Republic Day in Hyderabad

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Indian Air Force choppers fly over a naval band during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi

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Members of the Indian navy band play musical instruments during Beating the Retreat rehearsals in New Delhi

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Border Security Force soldiers stand mounted on camels during the Beating the Retreat rehearsals in New Delhi

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Indian air force Tejas trainer aircraft passes on a flotilla during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian paramilitary soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force march during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Indian army personnel perform motorcycle stunts during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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Performers from Kerala state depict Mohiniyattam dance, foreground left and Kathakali dance on a tableau during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

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A tableau from Bihar state depicts a Muslim man praying during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Source: India Syndicate

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