India's Republic Day: Symmetry on display
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015.
U.S. President Barack Obama watched a dazzling parade of India's military might and cultural diversity on Monday, the second day of a visit trumpeted as a chance to establish a robust strategic partnership between the world's two largest democracies.
Republic Day Parade
Indian policemen march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015.
Indian Railway Protection Force
Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) dog squad personnel perform a drill during Republic Day celebrations in Secunderabad on January 26, 2015.
Barack Obama has become the first U.S. president to be chief guest at India's Republic Day parade on January 26, a day after hailing a new era of friendship between the world's biggest democracies.
Republic Day Parade
An Indian military band plays while riding camels during the nation's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2015.
Rain failed to dampen spirits at India's Republic Day parade January 26 as U.S. President Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to attend the spectacular military and cultural display in a mark of the nations' growing closeness.
India's Border Security Force "Daredevils"
India's Border Security Force (BSF) "Daredevils" motorcycle riders perform stunts as they take part during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
President Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after attending the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian military personnel march during the nation's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian spectators cover themselves with information booklets as it rains during the nation's Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian military personnel march during the nation's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Spectators cheer as a cavalcade carrying U.S. President Barack Obama drives past following the 66th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Obama watched a dazzling parade of India's military might and cultural diversity on Monday, the second day of a visit trumpeted as a chance to establish a robust strategic partnership between the world's two largest democracies.
Republic Day Parade
Indian students pose for a photograph as they wait to perform during an event to mark the country's 66th Republic Day parade in Amritsar on January 26, 2015.
Narenda Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
An Indian policeman performs a stunt on his motorcycle during the Republic Day parade in Jammu January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Artists wearing masks perform as they take part in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Schoolgirls perform during a Republic Day celebrations in the northeastern Indian city of Agartala, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
A float is on display during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
Indian Air Force fighter aircraft jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2015.
U.S. President Barack Obama watched a dazzling parade of India's military might and cultural diversity on Monday, the second day of a visit trumpeted as a chance to establish a robust strategic partnership between the world's two largest democracies.
Republic Day Parade
School children celebrate after winning the best cultural performance trophy during the Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh, January 26, 2015.
Republic Day Parade
School children holding tri-colored balloons take part in the Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh, January 26, 2015.