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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for Republic Day 2026 with full dress rehearsals

Updated On: 24 January, 2026 05:23 PM IST | Tarun Verma

A full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN  

Maharashtra Police personnel take part in the dress rehearsal at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, on Saturday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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Maharashtra Police personnel take part in the dress rehearsal at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, on Saturday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
A large number of women personnel took part in the synchronised drills during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Shivaji Park

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A large number of women personnel took part in the synchronised drills during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Shivaji Park

Maharashtra Police personnel on horseback, dressed in ceremonial uniforms, rehearse for the Republic Day parade on Monday, January 26

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Maharashtra Police personnel on horseback, dressed in ceremonial uniforms, rehearse for the Republic Day parade on Monday, January 26

Women police personnel march with swords and guns in synchronised formations

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Women police personnel march with swords and guns in synchronised formations

The rehearsal parade also featured Sea Cadets alongside police and security forces, practising for the Republic Day celebrations

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The rehearsal parade also featured Sea Cadets alongside police and security forces, practising for the Republic Day celebrations

Similar parades are carried out across all states in India on January 26

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Similar parades are carried out across all states in India on January 26

The main parade ceremony on January 26 is expected to draw large crowds, who will also witness patriotic performances and the display of national flags

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The main parade ceremony on January 26 is expected to draw large crowds, who will also witness patriotic performances and the display of national flags

Gadchiroli Arm's Police Force march in coordination reflecting unity and discipline

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Gadchiroli Arm's Police Force march in coordination reflecting unity and discipline

School girls rehearse for the upcoming republic day parade in Dadar

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School girls rehearse for the upcoming republic day parade in Dadar

Personnel from the Army, Navy, NCC and Force One take part in a march-past rehearsals 

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Personnel from the Army, Navy, NCC and Force One take part in a march-past rehearsals 

Security personnel were seen helping each other adjust and tidy their uniforms, ensuring every detail was perfect ahead of the Republic Day parade

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Security personnel were seen helping each other adjust and tidy their uniforms, ensuring every detail was perfect ahead of the Republic Day parade

Maharashtra Police personnel take a brief rest after completing the full dress rehearsal 

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Maharashtra Police personnel take a brief rest after completing the full dress rehearsal 

The Republic Day parade serves as a reminder of India’s democratic values, national pride, and the dedication of its security forces.

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The Republic Day parade serves as a reminder of India’s democratic values, national pride, and the dedication of its security forces.

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