61st Cavalry horses and riders rehearse for Republic Day on Kartavya Path, in Delhi

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The Indian Army's 61st Cavalry takes part in a Republic Day rehearsal on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Cavalry personnel in dark uniforms with red collar details ride dark brown horses in closely arranged formations along the ceremonial boulevard. Each rider carries a tall lance topped with a red-and-white pennant. The mounted regiment moving through the winter haze with parade barriers and traditional street lamps visible in the background.