Some Good Snap of Republic Day Celebrations in India

An Indian policeman controls traffic as North Block is lit on the eve of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Jan. 25


Members of the Indian Border Security Forces mounted on camels, rehearse "Beating the Retreat" as part of preparations for Republic Day celebrations at Vijay Chowk inNew Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 21.

Indian soldiers march during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26. A blanket of fog obscured the start of India's 60th Republic Day celebrations, with the annual military parade in New Delhi held under heightened security due to fears of militant attacks.

Indian soldiers in ceremonial dress march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian Army soldiers from the Punjab Regiment march during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26.

Indian soldiers march during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26.

Camels perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian schoolchildren perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Schoolchildren perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian youth perform a Punjabi traditional folk dance, the Giddha during Republic Day celebrations at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Amritsar on Jan. 26

Indian youth perform a Punjabi traditional folk dance, the Bhangra during Republic Day celebrations at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Amritsar on Jan. 26.

Indian schoolchildren wait to participate in a cultural program during the Indian Republic Day parade in Bangalore on Jan. 26.

A folk dancer from Kerala state looks on near his state's tableau, at a preview ahead of the Republic Day, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 22.

An Indian spectator holds an Indian flag during Republic Day celebrations at the Parade grounds in Hyderabad on Jan. 26.

A float carrying a tableau from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is displayed during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26.

A float carrying a tableau from Northeastern state of Manipur is displayed during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26.

Former Indian sportsmen wave from a tableau depicting the 2010 Commonwealth Games, during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian soldiers dressed in colorful clothing perform on motorcycles during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

A Jammu and Kashmir state police daredevil performs stunts during the Republic Day celebrations in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian soldiers ride atop trucks with missile launchers during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

The Indian Agni III missile is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Indian police frisk pedestrians near the Red Fort, unseen, at the route of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26.

An Indian security officer keeps vigil at river Brahmaputra on the eve of Indian Republic Day, in Gauhati, India, Monday, Jan. 25.

Thousands of people gathered to witness Republic Day Celebrations in India. India proudly celebrates its Republic Day every year on Jan 26. This years Celebrations were held under highsecurity measures following a possible terrorist attacks. Here we showcase some of the beautiful pictures collected during India’s Republic Day Celebration. Parades were held in National capitalNew Delhi showcasing Indian Military and its rich cultural heritage. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who is on a four-day official visit to India, was the main guest at the parade, which included marching bands and contingents of soldiers and schoolchildren and an aeronautic display by air force planes.