India celebrated its 68th Independence Day today. Glance through the grand celebrations that took place around the country. Seen here: Jammu and Kashmir policemen perform a stunt on a motorcyle at Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar. Photo: AP
School children run with the Indian flags in a paddy field ahead of Independence Day at Parui in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
An Indian soldier yawns during the final rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations. India commemorates its Independence in 1947 from British colonial rule, on August 15.
Security personnel march during an Independence day rehearsal.
A tailor stitching national flags in his Agartala workshop.
A school teacher feeds glucose powder to a student to give her energy during a rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations in Bangalore.
Security personnel using binocular to keep a watch on the dress rehearsal practice that was conducted the Red Fort.
Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji terminus and the BMC headquarters is illuminated for the upcoming celebrations in the city.
Security personnel conducting river patrol on the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati.
Armed personnel rehearsing for the Independence Day parade at Golconda Fort where Telangana's first chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will hoist the national flag, in Hyderabad.
School children practicing for Independence Day function in Gurgaon.
The tricoloured national flag is hoisted at Red Fort during the full dress rehearsal of 68th Independence Day in New Delhi.
Indians across the country are gearing up to celebrate the 68th year of our country's independence. Here is a look at some of the preparations taking place in different parts of the country. Photo: AP
BJP's state unit president Pon.Radhakrishnan and TNCC president B S Gnanadesikan also extended their Independence Day greetings.
An ally of the BJP, he wished these things change for the better under the Narendra Modi-led government. In a party statement, he urged one and all to take a vow to uphold the spirit of freedom.
DMDK founder and Opposition Leader in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijayakant said the country was facing a series of domestic problems, including inflation, even as external threats from neighbours also persisted.
"This is a day to remember the selfless freedom fighters who toiled hard for the country's independence,” she said in an official statement and recalled various measures implemented by her government for freedom fighters, including increasing their
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, in her greetings, recalled famous poet Subramaniya Bharathi's lines and urged people to remain united in order to uphold freedom.
School children run with the Indian flags in a paddy field ahead of Independence Day at Parui in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
State leaders led by Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah today extended their Independence Day greetings to the people of the state. In his message, the Govenor conveyed his "heartiest greetings and best wishes to the citizens of our great nation," on the
People dressed up in pathan suit (Srinagar's traditional costume) waves off the Indian flag and the celebrations followed soon.
School girls participated at annual traditional function held at Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar.
A group of women during an Independence day celebration held in Mumbai. Several monuments were lit up ahead of the anniversary.
Another tradition is parades that proudly show off India’s diversity. Seen here: A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi at Fort St. George in Chennai.
People dressed up in various attires to perform in elaborate celebrations. Seen here: An artist dressed up as Hanuman at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.