Today, 16th Jan
2016 ~ is a day of special significance.
After Bhogi and Makara Sankranthi [Pongal], today is dedicated to the cattle
popularly known as ‘Mattu Pongal’ …. I have posted one on Jallikattu … away
from Pongal celebrations – there is another National day of remembrance - 15th
Jan is “Army Day”. Proudly, the Indian
Army is celebrating its Foundation Day
today.
Army Day is celebrated on
15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General (later
Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of
the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1948.
The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in
national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters.
The Great Indian Army
fights adversities on borders as well as with natural calamities. The major
feature of this army is that it combats in hot, chilly, temperate, forestry,
terrain. One best example is the siachen glacier where the Indian soldiers
guard the border at -80 degree Celsius and braving the hot climate conditions
in the Thar desert, at plus 50 degrees. Honouring
the indomitable valour and extreme courage of the armed forces, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the forces on the occasion of Army Day. Chief
of Army, Navy and Air Force paid homage to the martyrs by laying wreaths at the
Amar Jawan Jyoti.
The day is celebrated in
the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital as well as
all headquarters. On this day, the
Nation salutes its valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the
country. This year, 2016, we are celebrating the 68th Indian Army Day.
Saluting our Army jawans and remembering their
sacrifices. Jai Hind. Jai Jawan
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