Every year on January 15, India celebrates Army Day to honor its soldiers. This year marks the 77th Army Day, and the celebrations in Pune promise to be extra special. A fantastic light and sound show named ‘Gaurav Gatha’ will be showcased, telling the story of Indian warfare from ancient times to the modern era. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend this exciting event.
The ‘Gaurav Gatha’ show will use lasers and multimedia technology to bring to life various themes inspired by famous Indian stories, like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as modern battles. It will happen at the Bhagat Pavilion in the Bombay Engineers Group camp in Pune, part of the Southern Command of the Indian Army.
Before the show, a parade with the theme ‘Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena’ (Strong India, Capable Army) will take place for the first time in Pune. The parade will feature a band from the Nepal Army, an all-girls marching group from the National Cadet Corps, and even robotic mules.
The ‘Gaurav Gatha’ event will last about 35 minutes, celebrating heroes like Lord Ram, the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji, and freedom fighters like Mangal Pandey and Bhagat Singh. The themes of the show will include ‘Prachin Ranniti’ (Ancient Strategies), ‘Yudh Kala’ (Art of War), and ‘Shaurya Gatha’ (Tales of Bravery).
Before the main event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet with brave women and veterans over tea and unveil a new app. He will also lay the foundation for an Army Paralympic Node online.
A Brief History of Indian Army Day
Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15. It started in 1949 when the command of the Indian Army moved from a British officer, General Sir Francis Butcher, to an Indian officer, Lieutenant General KM Cariappa. This day not only honors the bravery of Indian soldiers but also marks India’s transition from colonial rule to independence.
Lieutenant General KM Cariappa, from Karnataka, was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army and one of only two Field Marshals in India, alongside Sam Manekshaw
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