Watch: glimpses from this year's Republic Day parade, first on Kartavya Path

President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 74th Republic Day with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as the chief guest for the ceremonial event.

A total of 23 tableaux -- 17 from states and Union territories and six from various ministries and departments -- depicting India's vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress were part of the parade on the Kartavya Path.

For the first time, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces took part in the parade. The contingent consisted of 144 soldiers.