In pics: Glimpses of 72nd Independence Day celebrations from across India

From children to artistes and soldiers at the border, Independence Day holds surreal importance for all

BS Web Team  |  New Delhi 

Streets dressed in Tricolour
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A view of Red Road in Kolkata where the state function of the 72nd Independence Day will take place.

Innocence and Independence
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Children, while being all radiant, run with tricolour flags celebrating 72nd

Tribute through kites
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A kite-maker puts his kites bearing photos of former prime ministers and freedom fighters of the country on the eve of

Bollywood celebrates Independence Day
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Bollywood actor John Abraham poses with the Tricolour while promoting his  upcoming film ‘Satyameva Jayate'.

We are of Hind, our homeland is Hindustan
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Anjuman-e-Islam school students in Ahmedabad hold Tricolours on the eve of

Illuminated Buildings
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Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha illuminated on the eve of the 72nd Independence Day celebrations.

Patriotism on Walls
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Independence lies at the core of creativity. Through art, artists try to preserve their independence.

Independence helps us grow
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Children in West Bengal pose with Tricolours against the backdrop of Monsoon clouds while celebrating 72nd Independence day.

Art and Independence
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A creation by sand sculpting artist Sudarshan Pattanaik on the eve of Independence Day at a beach, in Puri.

Celebration at the border
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Indian and Pakistani security forces exchanging sweets at the India-Pakistan Attari-Wagah border post.


First Published: Wed, August 15 2018. 09:52 IST