The success of the Bollywood film industry is celebrated before the show is closed by legendary film star AR Rahman singing Jiyo, Utho, Bado, Jeeto, the musical finale from the film Slumdog Millionaire
The loudest ovation is reserved for the host nation who are lead by markman Ahbinav Bindra
The home nations arrive with, clockwise from top left, David Davies leading in Wales, team spirit running high amongst England, the Scots in exuberant mood and wrestler Mark Montgomery bearing the Northern Irish flag
Australia, as hosts of the Melbourne Games in 2006, are the first nation to parade into the stadium with netball player Sharelle McMahon at the head of the procession
The unity of the nation is then symbolised as a group of children form the national flag in the middle of the stadium floor
Traditional Indian drumming is a big part of the early section of the ceremony. Tribes from all different parts of India are represented amongst the musicians
An aerostat forms the centrepiece of the celebrations. The world's biggest helium balloon rises towards the roof of the stadium as the ceremony begins
A group of performers get in position for an opening ceremony that is expected to last around two and half hours
Prince Charles and Camilla are in place to play their part at the opening ceremony and take time to meet the Australian hockey team
As morning breaks at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, Delhi police commissioner YS Dadwal's promise that his forces are "on the job 24/7" seems to be holding true as the opening ceremony beckons.
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