August 14, 2015 16:22 IST

As India celebrates her 69th Independence Day, a collection of exclusive images from The Hindu Archives of celebrations over the years.

1/16 B.LINE: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee inspecting the guard of honour before addressing the Nation on 56th Independence day celebrations at Red Fort in the capital on 15-8-2003. Pic--Kamal Narang Photo: Kamal Narang New Delhi,11/05/2007:President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh,UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi,Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee alongwith others during the National celebration of 150th anniversary of 1857 war of Independence at Red Fort in New Delhi on May 11,2007.Photo:R_V_Moorthy Photo: R_V_Moorthy New Delhi: 15/08/2014: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Nation from the Rampart of Red Fort on the 68th Independence Day in New Delhi on Friday, August 15, 2014. Photo: R_V_Moorthy Photo: R_V_Moorthy