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IN PHOTOS: Republic Day 2026 rehearsals underway at Kartavya Path in Delhi

Updated On: 16 January, 2026 12:58 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Preparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)

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Colourful state tableaux line up during rehearsals at Kartavya Path ahead of January 26. (Pic/PTI)

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Colourful state tableaux line up during rehearsals at Kartavya Path ahead of January 26. (Pic/PTI)
Armed forces personnel march during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

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Armed forces personnel march during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

Security personnel maintain vigil as Republic Day rehearsals take place in the national capital 

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Security personnel maintain vigil as Republic Day rehearsals take place in the national capital 

Artillery units fire a 21-gun salute during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

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Artillery units fire a 21-gun salute during Republic Day parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path in New Delhi 

Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

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Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

Participants make final adjustments to formations during Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi 

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Participants make final adjustments to formations during Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi 

Spectators watch as contingents march during Republic Day rehearsals at Kartavya Path 

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Spectators watch as contingents march during Republic Day rehearsals at Kartavya Path 

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning, ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi 

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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning, ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi 

Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

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Indian naval band performs during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

Security personnel stand guard during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

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Security personnel stand guard during rehearsals amid dense fog on a cold winter morning ahead of the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi

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