India’s military might and achievements in various fields, its cultural diversity and the government’s initiatives for greater self-reliance, were showcased in all their glory at New Delhi’s Rajpath on the country’s 67th Republic Day on Tuesday, where French President Francois Hollande was the chief guest.

From the colourful Border Security Force regiment to a 123-member French Army contingent, the parade this year too was a spectacular watch.

Here are some stunning pictures of the parade:

b”The French marching contingent of the 35th Infantry Regiment of the French Army march during India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2016xc2xa0″
b’Members of the Indian Border Security Force Camel contingentxc2xa0′
b’An Indian Army contingent marches past during the Republic Day Paradexc2xa0′
b’An Indian Army contingent marches past during the parade’
b’The French Army contingentxc2xa0′
b’An Indian Army contingentxc2xa0′
b’The French Army contingent marches past’
b’An Indian Army contingent marches past during the parade’
b’An Indian Army contingentxc2xa0′
b’An Indian Army commando contingentxc2xa0′