Obama at India’s Republic Day parade - in pictures

Musicians play instruments atop camels during the parade where President Obama is the chief guest for this year’s parade. Carolyn Kaster/ AP Photo

Mr Obama, left, and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, right, wave to spectators during Republic Day celebrations. Rain failed to dampen spirits at the parade. Roberto Schmidt/AFP Photo

Sitting beside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr Obama watched the two-hour parade of military hardware, marching bands and elaborately dressed camels from a rain-soaked, open-air reviewing stand on Monday. Stephen Crowley/Reuters

India’s Border Security Force ‘Daredevils’ motorcycle riders perform stunts as they take part during India’s 66th Republic Day on Monday. Ahmad Masood/Reuters

The landmark India Gate monument is pictured as spectators look on at the departing motorcade of US president Barack Obama at the end of the country’s Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Tengku Bahar/AFP Photo

Indian school children participate in the Republic Day event. Harish Tyagi/EPA

Marching bands playing on dressed up camels. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

Indian Army soldiers march at the parade in New Delhi. Manish Swarup/ AP Photo

Members of the Grenadiers contingent of the Indian Army marching during celebrations during the country’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2015. Roberto Schmidt/AFP Photo

Mr Obama and his wife leaving the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2015.

President Barack Obama was invited by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to attend India’s Republic Day festivities as its chief guest – which one Indian TV commentator says is one of the most significant honours India can bestow upon a foreign leader. The event marks the anniversary of when the country’s constitution came into force in 1950.