78th Independence Day Celebrations: From military displays to daring stunts and cultural performances

Military aircraft on the eve of 78th Independence Day celebrations, at INS Garuda in Kochi. (PTI Photo)

Kolkata Police personnel perform Daredevil Bike Stunt during 78th Independence Day celebration, in Kolkata (PTI Photo)

Firefury Corps of the Indian Army celebrates the 78th Independence Day, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Trishul Division of the Indian Army celebrates the 78th Independence Day, in Ladakh

Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot takes the salute during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Sikhs perform 'Gatka' (traditional Sikh martial art) during 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Jalandhar, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Artists perform during the 78th Independence Day celebration at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur (PTI Photo)

People wave the national flag as they pose for a photograph, on the 78th Independence Day, at Lal Chowk, in Srinagar (PTI Photo)

Artists perform during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Vidhan Bhavan, in Lucknow (PTI Photo)

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav takes the salute during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Bhopal (PTI Photo)

Tri-Service Band members during the 78th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort, in New Delhi (PTI Photo)

Tri-Service Band members during the 78th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort, in New Delhi (PTI Photo)