From military prowess to cultural richness: India's 77th Republic Day parade in pics

India on Monday celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade at Kartavya Path. (Image: PTI)

President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag from the saluting base at Kartavyta Path as the national anthem played, accompanied by a 21-gun salute. (image: DD)

PM Narendra Modi laid wreath at National War Memorial, and paid tribute to country's bravehearts' supreme sacrifice. (image: ANI)

President Murmu along with the chief guests of this years celbrations European Commison president Ursuala von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Luis Santos de Costa heading towards the Kartavya Path in the iconic Presidential carriage. (Image: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, left, and president of the European Council Antonio Costa during the 77th Republic Day Parade, at Kartavya Path. (Image: PTI)

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu. (Image: DD)

Parade Commander Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar leads parade on Kartavya Path as MI-17 choppers shower petals. (Image: ANI)

The parade also featured a European Union contingent displaying institutional unity, support for international maritime security, comprising four flag bearers on three gypsies, carrying the flag of the European Union, the EU military staff flag, and the flags of EU naval force Atalanta and EU naval force Aspides. (Image: ANI)

Flower petals being showered at the Kartavya Path in Delhi by four Mi-17 1V helicopters of the 129 Helicopter Unit in the Dhwaj Formation. This formation of helicopters is led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat. (Image: DD)

The SURYASTRA Universal Rocket Launcher System, led by Lt Mehak Bhati of the 40 Field Regiment, at the parade. Following it, the BRAHMOS Weapon System, led by Capt Animesh Rohila of the 344 Missile Regiment, rolls along Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s strategic deterrence and technological excellence. (Image: DD)​

Indian army's T-90 Bhishma tank, Arjun Mk I Main Battle Tank, followed by Nag Missile System (TRACKED) MK-2 on the Kartavya Path, during the Republic Day Parade. (Image: DD)

Military helicopters during the 77th Republic Day Parade, at Kartavya Path, also carried Operation Sindoor's flag, paying a tribute to the mission carried out by armed forces in retaliation of dastardly terror attack by Pakistan in Jammu and Kahsmir's Pahalgam last year. (Image: PTI)

Indian Air Force two MiG-29, two Rafale, two Sukhoi Su-30MKI and one Jaguar aircraft performs a flypast in 'Operation Sindoor' formation during the 77th Republic Day Parade. (Image: PTI)

Country's elite military research body DRDO showcased Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile as India joins elite club of nations with hypersonic missile. (Image: ANI)

It was a rare spectacle when a specially curated animal contingent of the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) marched down Kartavya Path, underscoring the indispensable role animals play in defending the country's most demanding frontiers in hilly mountains (image: DD)

Senior Under Officer Mansi Vishwakarma of the Uttarakhand directorate leads the Senior Wing (Girls) NCC Contingent, comprising 148 cadets from across India. The cadets, skilled in mountaineering, rafting, and paragliding, march proudly at the Republic Day parade. (Image: DD)

The Tri-Services tableau showcased Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness, highlighting the unity, strength, and seamless coordination of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in safeguarding national sovereignty. (Image: DD)

Indian Navy's tableau, based on the theme 'Anchored in Tradition', Sailing into Self-Reliance and Innovation' participated in parade at Kartavya Path. The tableau also showcases INS Vikrant. (Image: DD)​

Assam’s tableau rolled down Kartavya Path, showcasing the rich terracotta legacy of Asharikandi, a renowned craft village in Dhubri district of the state. (Image: DD)

Puducherry tableau showcasesd Union Territory's rich craft heritage and Auroville's vision. (Image: ANI)

Madhya Pradesh's tableau was dedicated to Indore's queen Ahilya Bai Holkar. (Image: ANI)

West Bengal tableau "Swatantrata ka Mantra - Vande Mataram," celebrates 150 years of the song, honours Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. (Image: ANI)

Manipur tableau showcased states journey from agricultural fields to international markets. (Image: ANI)

Odisha featured 'Soil to Silicon' theme, highlights journey from Agrarian to high-tech innovation growth of the state in tableau. (Image: ANi)

Rajasthan tableau showcased Bikaner's usta art heritage on Kartavya Path (Image: ANI)

Punjab Tableau pays tribute to the 350th year of martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. (Image: ANI)