Rajendra Prasad birth anniversary: Check out the rare photos of India's first President

Dr Rajendra Prasad reading a book. (File | EPS)

First President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad saluting to the crowd. (File | EPS)

First President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad attended the session of the presentation of Film programmes for young people at New Delhi. (File | EPS)

Dr Rajendra Prasad at the Independence Day reception held at Rajbhavan Guindy, Chennai. (File | EPS)

Then President of India, Dr S Radhakrishnan, presenting the Award of Bharat Ratna to Dr Rajendra Prasad. (File | EPS)

Dr Rajendra Prasad presenting the Bharat Ratna Award to shri C Rajagopalachari, Governor General of India. (File | EPS)

Mr Jose Torres Zaveltta, Captain of the Polo Team making a presentation of a cup to Dr Rajendra Prasad on behalf of General Juan D Peron President of Argentin. (File | EPS)

Dr Rajendra Prasad leaving New Delhi by a special train for Sadaqat Ashram Patna at the end of his term of office. (File | EPS)

Dr Rajendra Prasad unveiling a portrait of Mahathma Gandhi presented to City Municipal Council by H S Sitharam at Bangalore. (File | EPS)