In photos: India gears up to celebrate 72nd Independence Day

Independence Bill provided for the end of the British rule in India, on August 15, 1947, and the establishment of India.

Tamil Nadu Armed Police personnel participate in the full dress rehearsal for the 72nd Independence Day function at Fort St. George in Chennai.

Students participate in a full dress rehearsal ahead of the 72nd Independence Day function.

Punjab Police personnel take a selfie during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the 72nd Independence Day function, in Amritsar.

CISF personnel patrol Taj Mahal ahead of Independence Day, in Agra.

Students wave the tricolour as they participate in a full dress rehearsal ahead of the 72nd Independence Day function.

Red Fort during full dress rehearsal for the 72nd Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi.