India Celebrates 66th Republic Day

NEW DELHI, INDIA - JANUARY 26: Border Security Force (BSF) motorcycle specialists perform during the ceremony of 66th Republic Day of India, at Rajpath, on January 26, 2015 in New Delhi, India. President of United States of America (USA) Barack Obama is the chief guest for this Republic Day. Rain failed to dampen spirits at India's Republic Day parade January 26 as US President Barack Obama became the first US president to attend the spectacular military and cultural display in a mark of the nations' growing closeness. Colourful images of India's cultural heritage, manoeuvres by fighter aircraft, military prowess and march past by armed forces were on majestic display. The main attractions of the parade were scintillating show of air power, fascinating tableaus depicting the diverse culture and dance performances by colourfully dressed schoolchildren. Around 25,000 security personnel were deployed across the city while the commandos of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Delhi Police kept vigil at important locations. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)