The portals of Badrinath Dham were ceremoniously opened on Sunday morning amidst devotional chants and the soulful strains of the Indian Army’s Garhwal Rifles band. Flower petals were showered upon devotees as they gathered in large numbers to witness the sacred event and chant “Jai Badri Vishal.” (PICS/PTI) 

The Indian armed forces on Thursday conducted full dress rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi ahead of India`s 76th Republic Day on January 26. (Pics/PTI)