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  1. 28 Jan 05,, 11:11 #1
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    India's 2005 Republic Day Parade

    The impressive Republic Day Parade is held every year on 26 Jan, the anniversary of the formation of the Indian Republic.

    To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Raisena Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. The different regiments of the Army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations. The President of India who is the Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, takes salute of the contingents of Armed Forces. The parade also includes vibrant displays, floats and folk dances from India's many peoples, and traditionally ends with a fly past by Indian Airforce jets.



    ^ Indian President Dr. Manmohan Singh, Bhutan's King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Guest of Honour at this year's parade, and Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam reciving the salute from the many marching contingents


    ^ Military marching band


    ^ Various Regiments


    ^ Assam Rifles regiment


    ^ Delhi Police


    ^ Ladkah Scouts
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  2. 28 Jan 05,, 11:11 #2
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    ^ Kolkatta police dogs saluting


    ^ Can anyone ID this?


    ^ Naval Police


    ^ Delhi Mounted Police


    ^ National Bravery Award winning children riding on caparisoned elephants


    ^ Border Security Force's Camel Corps marching band


    ^ BSF's Camel Corps


    ^ BrahMos supersonic cruise missile


    ^ ...and in launch canisters
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  3. 28 Jan 05,, 11:12 #3
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    ^ Kashmir Police


    ^ Civil Defence Corps cadets


    ^ T-90 MBT


    ^ Prithvi SRBM


    ^ Spectators


    ^ Gurkha regiment


    ^ Agni I and II IRBMs
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    ^ Policeman taking snaps of the parade with cameraphone


    ^ IAF Su-30MKIs demonstrating mid-air refueling


    ^ ...Another pic


    ^ IAF Jaguars flying in formation


    ^ IAF helicopters and transports displaying the 'Big Boy' formation
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  5. 28 Jan 05,, 11:13 #5
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    ^ Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh inspecting Guard of Honour


    ^ Prime Minister saluting Amar Jawan Jyoti (Tomb of Unknown Soldier) at India Gate


    ^ President's Bodyguard contingent


    ^ Aerial view over India Gate


    ^ Police marching


    ^ BSF


    ^ Another overview


    ^ IAF Mi-25


    ^ IAF helicopters dropping rose petals. Note the HAL Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter) in front.


    ^ President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at the 'At Home' ceremony


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  6. 28 Jan 05,, 11:31 #6
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    Wonderfull.
    The PBGs are so colourfull.
    Impressive.

    I was so very curious about this parade.
    Last year i missed watching it live on tv.
    This time , i was lucky.

    Liked the shots where kids salute the Police men.

    Cant imagine a parade so colorfull as this , in this damn world !
    Even Einstein would have loved parades had he watched this.
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  7. 28 Jan 05,, 23:55 #7
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    Very interesting and colorful costumes. India truly is a nation rich in history and culture.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RajKhalsa

    ^ Can anyone ID this?
    Raj,
    That would be the Tangushka Air defence system. I could'nt see the parade on TV. The soldier in the pic is wearing the cap badge of the ADA (Air defence Arty), and according to the PIB release of the mounted/marching columns, Tangushka is the only ADA system apart from the ZSU-23 that were on display. The pic above is definately not a ZSU-23, has to be pic of the Tangushka.

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  9. 30 Jan 05,, 11:20 #9
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    Excellect photographs!!!

    Can someone post the pictures of 'beating the retreat' ceremony.
    Jhingalala-Jhingalala, Hurr-Hurr!!! :eek:
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  10. 30 Jan 05,, 19:40 #10
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    Marvellous photographs!!

    Amazing....!!

    Cant belive I missed the live parade this year!!
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  11. 31 Jan 05,, 00:52 #11
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    Cool, thanks lemontree

    Here are pics of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony, which marked the end of Republic Day celebrations yesterday on 29 January. The ceremony dates back to the days when troops disengaged themselves from battle at sunset.












    ^ Rashtrapati Bhawan, South Block and North Block illuminated for the celebrations

    -Raj
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    One of these days I'm going to have to go there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
    One of these days I'm going to have to go there.
    You are most welcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RajKhalsa
    Cool, thanks lemontree

    Here are pics of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony, which marked the end of Republic Day celebrations yesterday on 29 January. The ceremony dates back to the days when troops disengaged themselves from battle at sunset.












    ^ Rashtrapati Bhawan, South Block and North Block illuminated for the celebrations

    -Raj
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  15. 31 Jan 05,, 11:09 #15
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    Thanks a lot Raj. Excellect pictures again.....


    From where do you get such images?
    Jhingalala-Jhingalala, Hurr-Hurr!!! :eek:
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