Highlights: India celebrates 74th R-Day on Kartavya Path showcases military might cultural heritage
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New Delhi, Jan 26: India's military prowess infused with a spirit of "aatmanirbharta" and diverse and vibrant cultural heritage were showcased on the Kartavya Path as the nation celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday.
"Nari Shakti" was predominantly the theme of the celebrations with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries joining people and members of the armed forces in marking the august occasion.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest at the ceremonial event. A combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces also took part in the parade that started around 10:30 am and ended close to noon after a fly-past.
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Delhi | Escorted by President's Bodyguard, President Droupadi Murmu and #RepublicDayParade Chief Guest, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi depart from Kartavya Path to Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/0LOwtdDX0J
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Delhi | With the National Anthem, the #RepublicDay2023 parade at Kartavya Path concludes. pic.twitter.com/AypWCAMPKj
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Former President Ram Nath Kovind unfurls the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi, on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/DRXhX5Ot24
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The grand finale of the 74th Republic Day parade comprises 45 IAF aircraft, one from Indian Navy and four helicopters from Indian Army pic.twitter.com/2KwLqOYrZb
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#RepublicDay2023 | 33 Dare Devils make 'Human Pyramid' on nine motorcycles on Kartavya Path pic.twitter.com/s7R3piu6Wo
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Corps of Signals Dare Devils team mesmerises the audience with their performance at Kartavya Path on Republic Day pic.twitter.com/L9nHd3M8CA
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Daring motorcycle display by Corps of Signals Dare Devils team at Kartavya Path on Republic Day pic.twitter.com/PMRgoorLku
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#RepublicDay | Haryana's tableau reflects design based on Bhagavad Gita. In its entirety, the tableau shows Lord Krishna serving as the charioteer of Arjun and giving him knowledge of Gita. The patterns on the sides of the trailer show various scenes from the battle of Mahabharat pic.twitter.com/5t3B5nJxuM
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#RepublicDay | Karnataka's tableau symbolically unveils exceptional achievements of state's 3 women achievers.
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Sulagitti Narasamma - a midwife, Tulsi Gowda Halakki - known as 'Vruksha Maate' & Saalumarada Thimmakka are noted names due to their selfless contribution to society. pic.twitter.com/AYHBdwj48k
The colourful tableaux of West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu at the Republic Day parade pic.twitter.com/8xeN90Hrmt
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Uttar Pradesh's tableau at the Republic Day parade showcases the three-day Deepotsava celebrated in Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/I0JOKacvG6
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The tableau of Jammu & Kashmir with its theme 'Naya J&K' showcases the holy Amarnath Shrine and Tulip gardens and lavender cultivation pic.twitter.com/ELdW72ooEl
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#RepublicDay | Kerala presents the tableau of 'Nari Shakti' and folk traditions of women empowerment. The tractor portrays Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who top scored the literacy examination at the age of 96. pic.twitter.com/KMFLiYZoYC
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Dogra Regiment whose motto is Kartavyam Anvatma marches
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#KartavyaPath #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/L6BHfu4Uxc
The Naval contingent of 144 young sailors led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander marches down Kartavya Path
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The marching contingent for the first time in history consists of 3 women and 6 men Agniveers pic.twitter.com/jcdUrEVxAj
Delhi | Marching contingents march down the Kartavya Path on the 74th Republic Day pic.twitter.com/nQs45k9thP
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#RepublicDay | AKASH weapon system of 27 Air Defence Missile Regiment, 'the Amritsar Airfield' led by Captain Sunil Dasharathe and accompanied by Lt Chetana Sharma of 512 Light AD Missile Regiment (SP) pic.twitter.com/aAzsFJfpUI
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Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun an indigenous development by DRDO displayed on #KartavyaPath #RepublicDay2023@DRDO_India pic.twitter.com/TbvfS1S0YD
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#RepublicDay2023 | The detachment of Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle, led by Captain Naveen Dhatterwal of 3 Ladakh Scouts Regiment, marches down the Kartavya Path. The vehicle is ideally designed for troops operating in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/zcHIAfbQn4
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President Droupadi Murmu takes the salute of Lt Siddhartha Tyagi who leads the NAG Missile System of 17 Mechanised Infantry Regiment#RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/fAOIEO1H9n
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#RepublicDay2023 | The detachment of the Main Battle tank Arjun of 75 Armoured Regiment marches down the Kartavya Path. This is being led by Captain Amanjeet Singh. pic.twitter.com/m0nSLoSexR
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61st Cavalry, the only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment in the world, at Kartavya Path on #RepublicDay
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Their motto is 'Ashva Shakti Yashobal' pic.twitter.com/l8E5jHRrXH
Delhi | Marching on the Kartavya Path for the first time is the combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The contingent is being led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy.#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/0EBm2QOAOw
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