In Pictures: Delhi celebrates 69th Republic Day

Country showcases cultural diversity and military might at 69th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at the crowd during the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Recipients of 'National Bravery Awards 2017' wave at the crowd during the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

A tableau of Gujarat state on display at Rajpath during the 69th Republic Day Parade showing Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

An all-women team of BSF performs on motorcycles during the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath. (Photo: PTI)

A tableau of Maharashtra state on display at Rajpath during the 69th Republic Day Parade. (Photo: PTI)

A tableau of Chhattisgarh state on display at Rajpath. (Photo: PTI)

A tableau of Jammu and Kashmir state on display at Rajpath during the 69th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

A tableau of Karnataka state on display showcasing its flora and fauna. (Photo: PTI)

Indians watch a display of Akash missiles move through Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Ten ASEAN leaders watched the parade and stunt performances as India celebrated Friday's anniversary of its national constitution taking effect. (Photo: AP)

An Indian Air Force helicopter sprays flower petals above Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day. (Photo: AP)