Indian Army personnel rehearse for Vijay Diwas that marks the victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year across the country on December 16.
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IMAGE: Soldiers demonstrate a gun that is being displayed as part of the Indian Army's Vijay Diwas celebration at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club ground in Kolkata. All photographs: ANI Photo
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IMAGE: Military personnel display their skills during the full dress rehearsal of the Military Tattoo ahead of Vijay Diwas, here and below.
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IMAGE: A weapons exhibition as part of Vijay Diwas.
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IMAGE: Full dress rehearsal ahead of Vijay Diwas.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com