New Delhi, Jan 26: The 69th Republic Day celebrations in India will be held today, on January 26. The iconic Republic Day parade is organised at the Rajpath, along India Gate. The event will be live streamed on Doordarshan. The live telecast could also be viewed on the channel's embedded YouTube link below.

The Republic Day 2018 parade will begin at 9 AM and is expected to continue till 11:25 AM. Occupants of India's top constitutional offices, along with Padma awardees, are among the attendees. A total of ten chief guests -- leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN have been invited as chief guests, instead of the customary one.

Live streaming: Watch Republic Day parade online here

The tableus on display reflect the culture and diversity of the various states of India. The separate wings of the armed forces also present their might during the Republic Day parade. For the first time, an all-female contingent of BSF -- the women's biker group Seema Bhavani will be performing separately in the parade.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the All India Radio would also be presenting their contingent at the Republic Day parade for the first time.

To honour the chief guests from the southeast asian nations, a special Indian-ASEAN tableau will be on display, featuring artistes from all the member nations performing the epic of Ramayana.

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