Published: 14 January 2026PIBGeneral
78th Army Day Parade Held in Jaipur -- First Time Outside Cantonment
The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day on January 15, 2026 with a grand parade in Jaipur, Rajasthan. For the first time, the Army Day Parade was held outside a military cantonment, on Mahal Road in the heart of Jaipur, from Akshay Patra Circle to Bombay Hospital. Over 1 lakh cheering spectators lined the route.
General Anil Chauhan (CDS) and General Upendra Dwivedi (COAS) led the wreath-laying ceremony at Prerna Sthal. The parade featured 30+ entities in the march-past with 7 marching contingents from MADRAS Regimental Centre, RAJPUT Regimental Centre, Regiment of Artillery, Mixed Scouts, and NCC Girls Contingent. The flypast included LCH, ALH, WSI, and Apache helicopters. Cultural performances featured Rajasthan's Kalbelia and Gair folk dances.
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On 15 January 2026, the 78th Army Day parade was held in Jaipur on Mahal Road — the first time ever outside a military cantonment. Over 1 lakh spectators witnessed CDS Anil Chauhan and COAS Upendra Dwivedi lead tributes at Prerna Sthal, with seven marching contingents, Apache flypast, and Kalbelia dances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was the 78th Army Day Parade held in January 2026 and why was it historically significant?
The **78th Army Day Parade** was held in **Jaipur, Rajasthan on January 15, 2026**, on **Mahal Road from Akshay Patra Circle to Bombay Hospital**. It was the **first time the Army Day Parade was held outside a military cantonment**. It was the **fourth parade outside Delhi**, after Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025). Over **one lakh spectators** attended.
Who reviewed the 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur in January 2026 and which senior officials attended?
**General Upendra Dwivedi (Chief of Army Staff)** reviewed the 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur on **January 15, 2026**. **General Anil Chauhan (CDS)** and General Dwivedi led the wreath-laying ceremony at **Prerna Sthal**. **Defence Minister Rajnath Singh** and **Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma** graced the event.
What was the theme of the 78th Army Day in 2026 and what military hardware was displayed?
The **2026 Army Day theme** was **'Year of Networking and Data Centricity'**, highlighting the Army's push for **digital transformation, AI-driven warfare, and integrated battle management systems**. The parade featured **30+ entities** with **7 marching contingents** including MADRAS, RAJPUT, Artillery, Scouts, and NCC Girls. The **flypast included LCH, ALH, WSI, and Apache helicopters**.
What was 'Shaurya Sandhya 2026' at SMS Stadium Jaipur and what was highlighted in the programme?
**'Shaurya Sandhya 2026'** at **SMS Stadium, Jaipur** on the evening of **January 15, 2026** featured a **1,000-drone show**, a **re-enactment of Operation Sindoor**, traditional martial arts displays of **Kalaripayattu and Malkhamb**, and **Rajasthani Kalbelia and Gair folk dances**. Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh** and CM **Bhajanlal Sharma** attended.
Which previous cities hosted the Indian Army Day Parade outside Delhi before Jaipur in 2026?
Before **Jaipur (2026)**, the Army Day Parade was held outside Delhi in: **Bengaluru (2023)**, **Lucknow (2024)**, and **Pune (2025)**. The Jaipur parade on **January 15, 2026** was on **Mahal Road** outside a military cantonment for the first time, reviewed by **General Upendra Dwivedi (COAS)**, with over **one lakh spectators**.
