India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with great fervour. The annual parade, which took place at Rajpath, New Delhi showcased India`s diversity and plurality and the occasion was graced by PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and other top dignitaries. Let`s check out the 10 most stunning pics from the parade that perfectly sums up the spirit of Republic Day. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, PTI

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Indian Armed Forces` `Akash` missile system on display during the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath. Pic/PTI
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Tigar Cat Misile system on display at the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade. Pic/PTI

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BSF’s all-women motorcycle team ‘Seema Bhawani’ during the Republic Day Parade. Pic/PTI
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PM Narendra Modi caresses a horse of the President`s Bodyguard, as President Ram Nath Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh look on, after the Republic Day Parade 2022, at the Rajpath. Pic/PTI

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Karnataka tableau artists perform on the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade 2022, in New Delhi. Pic/PTI
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Indian Army taking part in a procession during Republic Day parade. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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Border Security Force (BSF) women Dare Devils perform a stunt during the parade. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
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Maharashtra tableau artists perform on the Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade 2022, in New Delhi. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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And last but not the least, the marching contingent of the Indian Coast Guard also made their presence felt during the annual parade. Pic/PTI
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