India celebrates 73rd Republic Day: See pictures from parade

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with stricter curbs in place enforcing a shorter parade route and less public participation in the event. Here are some spectacular pictures from the annual parade that takes place at the Rajpath.

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Indian soldiers march wearing new uniforms during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind exchange greetings as they arrive to attend Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

An Indian soldier salutes while standing in a vehicle during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ministry of Education & Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship tableau passes the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend India's Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

India’s Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Classical dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

An Indian Army contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

An Indian Navy contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters fly-past during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

An officer salutes atop an Arjun tank during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Army contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

A soldier sits on a ‘Dhanush’ gun system during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Border Security Force's all-women motorcycle team 'Seema Bhawani' during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

An Indian Army commandos contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) contingent riding camels march during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

An Indian Navy contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Air Force contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

A Central Industrial Security Force contingent marches during India's 73rd Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Artists perform at the Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Indo-Tibetan Border Police's 'Himveers' perform stunts on bike during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

India’s main battle tanks MK. I on display at the Rajpath during the 73rd Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo