Pics By: Varun Ratan Singh
Republic Day 2009 celebrations in Shimla
Indian flag fluttering high on the Ridge
The Indian Army contingent
The HP Police contingent dressed in the new blue uniform
The women police contingent after the parade ended
The NCC girls contingent
The Indian Army tableau
Grenade launchers in the second Army tableau
Vajra – right control vehicle of Himachal police
Agriculture Department tableau promoting poly house cultivation
Himachal Tourism tableau promoting home stay scheme
State Electricity Board tableau highlighting free CFL lamp distribution scheme
Dancing troupe from Bilaspur
Dancers from Chamba performing on the Mall
Video: Participants from various parts of Himachal Pradesh, dressed in their traditional attire and dancing to folk tunes on the Mall, Shimla, on Republic Day (January 26, 2009).