In pictures: India's Republic Day

India has been celebrating its 60th Republic Day with the traditional grand military parade in the capital, Delhi.

The parade took place amid tight security following the attacks on Mumbai in November.

National Cadet Core members march in the parade, which took place without PM Manmohan Singh who is recovering from heart surgery.

Indian commandoes mingle amid the floats. The commandoes were included to honour them for their role in tackling militants in Mumbai.

The parade is traditionally a means of exhibiting India's military hardware.

India gained independence in 1947 and became a sovereign democracy with a written constitution on 26 January 1950.

Thousands of people attended and heard an address by President Pratibha Patil.

About 20,000 troops were deployed as security for the parade and the centre of Delhi came to a virtual standstill.

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