Republic Day parade 2015 rehearsal

An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier salutes to the marching ground as his camel mounted contingent practices a march during rehearsals for the Republic Day

An Indian artist gives final touches to a giant figure that is part of a tableau of Goa state during a media preview displaying a glimpse of culture of different parts of India, in New Delhi

Artists from the state of Telangana react to the camera as they wait for their turn to perform during a media preview displaying a glimpse of culture of different parts of India, in New Delhi

A contingent of Indian army's JAT regiment march during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian paramilitary soldiers march during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian army band performs during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers practice a march ahead of Republic Day parade celebrations in New Delhi

Indian soldiers practice a march ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers practice a march ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

An Indian worker walks by Indian soldiers during a practice session ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers practice parade music ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers dance as they wait for a practice session to begin ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers practice ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

An Indian soldier cleans missiles that will form part of Republic Day parade during a practice session in New Delhi

Indian tricolor is unfurled during a practice session ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian soldiers make a formation on a motorcycle as they rehearse ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

T 90 tanks roll out during a practice session ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian paramilitary soldiers march during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian paramilitary soldiers march during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Horse mounted Indian Presidential Bodyguards rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Members of the Indian Army band rehearse for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hill, which houses India's most important ministries and the presidential palace, in New Delhi

An Indian military police personnel performs a motorcycle stunt on the occasion of the Indian Army Day in New Delhi

A Daredevils unit of the Indian Border Security Force prepares to perform during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi

India's Border Security Force Daredevils team rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day parade