India puts finishing touches to Republic Day parade - in pictures

Full dress rehearsal ahead of 69th Republic Day celebrations

An Indian Army contingent takes part in the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. India will be celebrating its 69th Republic Day. Money Sharma / AFP Photo

A float of the All India Radio takes part in the rehearsal parade. Money Sharma / AFP Photo

Indian artists from Uttrakhand perform. Harish Tyagi / EPA

An Indian Naval contingent. Money Sharma / AFP Photo

A tableau from the Indian state of Karnataka. Money Sharma / AFP Photo

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) biker squad members whiz by on a motorcycle. Money Sharma / AFP Photo

Indian soldiers in tanks. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers on camels. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters

Indian soldiers march. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters

Indian Air Force officers stretch before the full rigours of a full dress rehearsal. Rupak de Chowdhuri / Reuters

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Updated: January 23, 2018, 11:47 AM