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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Republic Day rehearsals gather pace in Delhi ahead of January 26

IN PHOTOS: Republic Day rehearsals gather pace in Delhi ahead of January 26

Updated On: 16 January, 2026 12:58 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Preparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)

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Preparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)

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Preparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)
<p>Armed forces personnel march during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi&nbsp;</p>

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Armed forces personnel march during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

<p>Security personnel maintain vigil as Republic Day rehearsals take place in the national capital&nbsp;</p>

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Security personnel maintain vigil as Republic Day rehearsals take place in the national capital 

<p>Artillery units fire a 21-gun salute during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi&nbsp;</p>

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Artillery units fire a 21-gun salute during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

<p>Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi</p>

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Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

<p>Participants make final adjustments to formations during Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi&nbsp;</p>

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Participants make final adjustments to formations during Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi 

<p>Spectators watch as contingents march during Republic Day rehearsals at Kartavya Path&nbsp;</p>

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Spectators watch as contingents march during Republic Day rehearsals at Kartavya Path 

<p>Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning, ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi&nbsp;</p>

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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning, ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi 

<p>Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi</p>

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Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

<p>Security personnel stand guard during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi</p>

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Security personnel stand guard during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

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