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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

August 15, 2013 18:29 IST

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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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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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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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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Schoolchildren participate in Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar

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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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

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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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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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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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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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The joyous fervour of Independence Day

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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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The joyous fervour of 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.