Republic Day commemorates India's adoption of a democratic constitution 61 years ago. India gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. In New Delhi, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was the chief guest at a parade by thousands of Indian soldiers displaying the country's growing military might.

The parade also showcased the country's cultural heritage with thousands of young people dancing in the streets.

Indian police march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, with tensions running high in Kashmir over efforts by Hindu nationalists to hold a rally in the troubled region's state capital. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveendran

Indian paramilitary soldiers march in the Republic Day parade in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

Indian army soldiers of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Manish Swarup

An Indian navy contingent marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

Indian schoolchildren perform a Rajasthan folk dance at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

Indian school children perform a Punjabi folk dance Bhangra at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Manish Swarup

A Delhi Police contingent marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian army contingent of the Punjab Regiment marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

A camel-mounted Border Security contingent marches past spectators at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Manish Swarup

An Indian army contingent of the Punjab Regiment marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian navy contingent marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian army contingent of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian paramilitary contingent marches in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Manish Swarup

An Indian army soldier salutes beside a Pinaka multiple rocket launcher at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian army contingent marches during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Gurinder Osan

An Indian paramilitary contingent marches during the Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Aijaz Rahi

Jammu And Kashmir Armed Police officers (JKAP) participate in a Republic Day parade held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / TAUSEEF MUSTAFA

A Jammu And Kashmir Armed Police (JKAP) servicemen participate in a Republic Day parade held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Tauseef Mustafa

A Kashmiri performer looks on during a Republic Day parade held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Tauseef Mustafa

Indian schoolchildren participate in a cultural dance program during a Republic Day parade in Bangalore on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Dibyangshu Sarkar

Indian schoolchildren dressed as tigers wait to perform during a Republic Day parade in Bangalore on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Dibyangshu Sarkar

A cutout depicting India in the colours of its national flag is seen during a Republic Day parade in Bangalore on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Dibyangshu Sarkar

An Indian army's Assam regiment soldier commands his troop during the Republic Day parade in Calcutta, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Bikas Das

An Indian serviceman salutes during a ceremonial parade at Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Noah Seelam

Indian school children wave Indian national flags during a Republic Day parade in Bangalore on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Dibyangshu Sarkar

A Jammu and Kashmir state policeman performs a motorcycle stunt during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu, India, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. AP / Channi Anand

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers perform motorcycle stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Indian schoolchildren perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

A float representing the Indian state of Bihar rolls past the reviewing stand during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

A float representing the Indian state of Kerala appears in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Indian paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Indian paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Indian soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Indian soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2011. AFP/ Getty Images / Raveedran

Raveendran / AFP - Getty ImagesIndian soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Jan. 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, with tensions running high in Kashmir over efforts by Hindu nationalists to hold a rally in the troubled region's state capital. Security was especially tight in New Delhi where large sections of the capital were sealed off for the annual parade of military hardware.

Ajay Verma / ReutersDancers perform during the Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh Jan. 26, 2011. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day on Wednesday.

Raminder Pal Singh / EPAIndian students wave tri-colored strips, representing the colors of the Indian national flag as they perform during India's Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Amritsar, Jan. 26.

Noah Seelam / AFP - Getty ImagesIndian army sodiers participate in the final full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, Jan. 24. India will celebrate its 62nd Republic Day on January 26, 2011.

he Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh laid wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate on the occasion of the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi. Looking on are the three service chiefs.

(From L-R) India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, India's President Pratibha Patil, Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat, Yudhoyono's wife Kristiani Yudhoyono and Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur watch the Republic Day parade through a bulletproof enclosure in New Delhi January 26, 2011. Yudhoyono is on a four-day state visit to India and was the chief guest at India's 62nd Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday.

A bird’s eye view of Rajpath, during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi.

The Air Force marching contingent passes through the Rajpath

India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2011. India celebrates its 62nd Republic Day on Wednesday.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2011. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day on Wednesday.

The tableau of Central Public Works Department passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi on January 26, 2011.

The tableau of Ministry of Railways passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi on January 26, 2011.

The Dare Devil stunts of motorcycle riders, during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi

The tableau of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology passes through the Rajpath during the 62nd Republic Day Parade-2011, in New Delhi on January 26, 2011.

Mahesh Kumar A / APIndian band members are reflected on a musical instrument during a rehearsal for the Republic Day in Hyderabad, India, Jan. 24.

Manish Swarup / APIndian paramilitary soldiers perform neck exercises before the start of Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.

Manish Swarup / APIndian Army soldiers gather during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.

Alexander Klein / AFP - Getty ImagesAn Indian Navy brass band marches down Rajpath during a Republic Day Parade rehearsal in New Delhi on January 20, 2011.

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