IN PHOTOS: The joyous fervour of Independence Day

Despite raging politics and gloom over tragedies, India marked its 67th Independence Day with enthusiasm. Rediff.com presents photographs from across the country, and wishes each one of you, a very Happy Independence Day!

In this photograph, schoolchildren are seen cheering after taking part in a cultural program to celebrate Independence Day in Chandigarh

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Schoolchildren take part in the Independence Day celebrations in front of the historic Red Fort in Delhi.

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Schoolchildren participate in Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar

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People participate in tradition dance to commemorate 67th Independence Day, in Guwahati

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Indian Army soldiers stand guard on the balcony of the historic Red Fort as Indian national flags fly during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi

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Two girls share an umbrella as it rains during India's 67th Independence Day celebrations in Agartala.

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Schoolboys perform Bhangra during Independence Day celebrations in Amritsar.

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Schoolchildren participate in Independence Day celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat.

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President Pranab Mukherjee meeting differently abled children at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium during Independence Day.

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Tricolour balloons released in the sky after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s address to the nation from Red Fort, on the occasion of 67th Independence Day, in Delhi.