Republic Day in pictures | Heritage, diversity and valour on display

To honour the frontline workers, a dance performance was held at the Republic Day function at Government Arts College ground in Udhagamandalam on 26.01.2021. (Source: The Hindu)

India celebrated its 52nd Republic Day adhering to COVID-19 protocol amid pandemic. Probably for the first time the event was barred for children and elderly. But like every year, the country celebrated its rich heritage, diversity and military might.

From Rafale jets leaving its trail above the Rajpath to gallantary awardees leading the parade, the truncated Republic Day festivities celebrated the myriad faces of India.

The members of the Tamil Nadu police doing daredevilry during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations held in Chennai on January 21, 2021. (Source: The Hindu)

The members of the Tamil Nadu police doing daredevilry during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations held in Chennai on January 21, 2021. (Source: The Hindu)

Sand artist Manas Sahoo creates a sand sculpture at the shores of Bay of Bengal Sea in Puri, Odisha. (Source: The Hindu)

Railway Protection Force personnel along with dogs take part in the Republic Day Parade in Secunderabad. (Source: The Hindu)

Border Security Force jawans hold the National Flag at the snow-covered border near the Line of Control in North Kashmir. (Source: The Hindu)

A 122-member marching contingent and band of Bangladesh Army takes part in the Republic Day parade. (Source: The Hindu)

President’s Body Guards with face mask arrive to escort India’s First Gentleman. (Source: The Hindu)

Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Rafale fighter jet flies past Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (Source: PTI)

Mechanized Column, Brahmos Missile System rolls down the Rajpath. (Source: The Hindu)

Para Regimental Centre Contingent march during the 72nd Republic Day Parade. (Source: The Hindu)

Indian Navy Tableau rolls down during the 72nd Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on Tuesday, NEW DELHI, 26/01/2021. (Source: The Hindu)