Republic Day 2021 | Rehearsals on in full swing for Jan 26

India's military might and some of the state-of-the-art assets of the armed forces, including three T-90 tanks, BrahMos missile system, BMP-II, two Pinaka multiple launch rocket system, two bridge laying tanks, electronic warfare equipment Samvijay and one upgraded Schilka air defence weapon system, will be showcased during the parade on Rajpath, which will be held following Covid-19 safety guidelines.18 marching contingents - 16 marching and two animal-mounted - will take part in the parade from the armed forces, paramilitary forces, Delhi Police, National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme, along with bands, including 15 from the military. The 61 Cavalry, consisting of 43 horses, will be marching down the Rajpath as part of the mounted column.Due to Covid-19 safety norms, there will be no motorcycle display this time, a major attraction for the crowd at Republic Day celebrations on the Rajpath. As rehearsals for the big day took place on Saturday, here's a look at some of the visuals:

As January 26 draws near and India gets ready to celebrate the 72nd Republic Day with Covid-19 protocols in place, participants of the annual parade have been rehearsing for their final show. Credit: Reuters Photo

Police personnel, the Indian Navy, the Indian Army and the ten tableaus are in the final stages of their practice for January 26. Here are some of the best pictures from dress rehearsals straight from Rajpath, New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Dancers perform during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Indian Navy contingent at Rajpath during their full dress rehearsal. Credit: PTI Photo

Soldiers march along the Rajpath during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade. Credit: AFP Photo

The J&K Rifles contingent at Rajpath during Parade rehearsals. Credit: PTI Photo

The CRPF tableau during the full dress rehearsal of the upcoming Parade at Rajpath. Credit: AFP Photo

The Kerala Tableau seen on Rajpath during the dress rehearsal. Credit: PTI Photo

The Uttar Pradesh Tableau moving along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade rehearsals. Credit: AFP Photo

Helicopters fly past Rajpath, preparing for the Republic Day Parade. Credit: AFP Photo

Air Force aircrafts fly past Rajpath as rehearsals are on in full force in New Delhi. Credit: AFP

Republic Day parade rehearsal, at Manek Shaw parade Ground, in Bengaluru on Sunday. Credit: DH Photo/ B H Shivakumar.

School students perform during a press preview as part of the Republic Day rehearsals. Credit: PTI Photo