India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with great fervour. The annual parade, which took place at Rajpath, New Delhi showcased India`s diversity and plurality and the occasion was graced by PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and other top dignitaries. Let`s check out the 10 most stunning pics from the parade that perfectly sums up the spirit of Republic Day. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, PTI

The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft and helicopters like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota, displayed different formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit. The parade culminated with the national anthem and the release of Tricolour balloons. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, Defence Ministry and PTI