Tens of thousands of soldiers and police were deployed, to protect parades across the country

Performers from Goa celebrated their coastal state in style on the streets of Delhi

Army tanks moved down Delhi's Raj Path, with the presidential complex as a backdrop

Among the hardware on display was the Brahmos cruise missile, which can reach Pakistan

Iranian President Mohammad Khatami - the guest of honour - received a 21-gun salute

Parading police and soldiers also put on a colourful display in the capital