India celebrates 74th Republic Day: Snapshots from the parade 

Indian President Droupadi Murmu's convoy arrives at Kartavya Path. 

Ahead of the 74th Republic Day celebrations, PM Narendra Modi arrived at the National War Memorial. He was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Lt General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari to lay wreaths at the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of our brave soldiers. 

President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with a 21-gun salute as she arrived at the Kartavya Path. In the picture, President Murmu is standing with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the chief guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations. 

This is the first time when any Egyptian President has been invited as the chief guest on Republic Day. 

Dedicated to all the new innovation and evolution, this year Gujarat's tableau theme was ‘Clean-Green Energy Efficient Gujarat’. The tableau shows the Kutch women dressed in the traditional Kutch attire with camels, solar panels etc, 

Haryana's tableau was based on the Bhagavad Gita and showed Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjun. The other tableau showed the various scenes from the Battle of Mahabharat.

Karnataka's tableau paid tribute to women's power during the Parade at Kartavya Path by featuring three exceptional women achievers. Sulagitti Narasamma, a midwife, Tulsi Gowda Halakki also known as 'Vruksha Maate' (Mother of Trees), and Salumarada Thimmakka featured on the tableau. 

The highlight of this year's Tripura tableaux was Mahamuni Buddha temple. The theme of this year's tableau was 'Sustainable livelihood through tourism & organic farming in Tripura with active participation of women'.

The camel contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Republic Day parade. This contingent has been part of the Republic Day celebrations since 1976. 

Ahead of the 74th Republic Day parade, Prime Minister Modi paid a tribute to fallen heroes at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. 

Arunachal Pradesh tableau showcased the potential of tourism in the culturally and historically rich state. 

With the theme, 'Naya J&K', the tableau showcased  the holy Amarnath Shrine, Tulip gardens, lavender cultivation. 

Uttar Pradesh's tableau at the Republic Day parade showcases the three-day Deepotsava celebrated in Ayodhya and featured Lord Rama, Goddess Sita being welcomed after their 14 years of exile. 

West Bengal tableau was all about the famous Durga Puja of Kolkata.

The daredevil motorcycle stunts performed by the cops were the highlight of this year's Republic Day parade. They mesmerised the audience with their different formations on the moving bike. 

This year, they also made a new record for riding a motorcycle by standing on an 18-foot high ladder.

Indian Navy tableau participates in the parade at Kartavya Path. The tableau showcased the country's maritime strength during, Nari Shakti, Made in India initiative among other things. 

Women empowerment and Nari shakti dominated the 74th Republic Day parade. After seeing the tableaux of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, which were dedicated to the power of women, the ministry of home affairs tableau also showcased the power of women cops in the Central Armed Police Force.

'33 Dare Devils' kept the audience on the edge of their seats as they made the Human Pyramid on nine motorcycles on Kartavya Path.

Wrapping the parade of 74th Republic Day, the grand Fly Past by the aircrafts from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army stole all the show. The military showed the prowess in the air with forty-five aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF), four helicopters of the Indian Army, and an aircraft from the Indian Navy. 

During the show, they performed different formations on air like Tiranga, Trishul among others. 

With the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, the Republic Day 2023 parade at Kartavya Path came to an end.