India’s military might and cultural diversity were on full display at the 68th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday. The grand parade featured the army’s infantry combat vehicles, among other military equipment. / Reuters Photo

Members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) band rode their camels as they performed during the parade. /Reuters Photo

BSF "Daredevils" motorcycle riders, famed for their human pyramid formation atop moving motorbikes, were one of the major attractions of the parade. /Reuters Photo

Dancers in traditional clothes were also spotted performing. /Reuters Photo

The Republic Day parade takes months of preparation and numerous full-dress rehearsals. An Indian paramilitary soldier is seen adjusting the headgear of his colleague before the parade kicked off. /Reuters Photo