In pictures: India's Republic Day

Preparations took place across India for Republic Day. Here children hold umbrellas in the northern city of Chandigarh.

Buddhist monks take part in a full dress rehearsal for the parade in Delhi. Saudi King Abdullah will be guest of honour.

Indian soldiers march on parade in the eastern city of Calcutta.

In Patna, children stand by a display of national flags at their roadside stall.

Camel-mounted soldiers rehearse beating the retreat for the Delhi parade.

Dare Devils from the Indian Border Security Forces show off their skills.

Traditional dancers from Karnataka state will perform during the parade in the capital.

Kashmiri artists also performed during a cultural programme in Jammu, in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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