After 11 days of competition, Delhi is bidding farewell to the Commonwealth Games. The 19th edition of the games comes to an end with a closing ceremony in Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.The helium balloon, brought to India at a cost of Rs 38 crore, made its second appearance in the closing ceremony.

Indian schoolchildren perform as images of the national flag are projected on an aerostat during the closing ceremony.

Indian singer Shaan performs the official song of the Commonwealth Games mascot Shera during the closing ceremony of the games

Indian armed forces military and pipe and drum bands perform during the closing ceremony.

Laser beams fill the arena as images are projected on an aerostat during the closing ceremony.

Artists perform during a laser show at the closing ceremony.

Aritists from Scotland make a formation depicting the Loch Ness Monster during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games

Fireworks light up above the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.