The Aryavarth Express
Jaipur (Rajasthan): Preparations are in full swing for the 78th Army Day Parade, which is scheduled to take place in Jaipur on January 15. The event is set to be historic, as it will be held in a public setting outside a traditional military cantonment for the first time.
The parade will feature an impressive display of military hardware associated with “Operation Sindoor,” including T-90 tanks, BrahMos missiles, M-777 howitzers and other advanced assets, highlighting the Indian Army’s operational capabilities.
Sharing glimpses of the ongoing rehearsals on X, the Indian Army said, “Get a glimpse of the rehearsals underway in Jaipur as the Indian Army prepares for a spectacular display of valour, discipline and military might.”
Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to commemorate the occasion in 1949 when General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, following Independence.
On the occasion of the 78th Army Day, the Army will also showcase major technological advancements, underscoring its continued focus on operational excellence and self-reliance.
Meanwhile, rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade were also conducted at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Tickets for the Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Beating Retreat on January 28, and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 are currently available.
Ticket sales will continue until January 14, 2026, or until the allotted quota is exhausted. For the Republic Day Parade, tickets are priced at Rs 20 and Rs 100. Tickets for the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat are available at Rs 20, while tickets for the Beating Retreat ceremony are priced at Rs 100.
Offline tickets can also be purchased at designated counters in Delhi upon production of a valid original photo identity card, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, or an ID card issued by the Central or State government. The same photo ID must be presented for entry to all three events.
Offline ticket counters will operate from January 5 to January 14, 2026, between 10 am and 1 pm, and again from 2 pm to 5 pm, at six locations: Sena Bhawan (near Gate No. 5, inside the boundary wall), Shastri Bhawan (near Gate No. 3, inside the boundary wall), Jantar Mantar (main gate, inside the boundary wall), Parliament House (reception), Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (D Block, near Gates No. 3 and 4), and Kashmere Gate Metro Station (concourse level, near Gate No. 8).
