The 21st Raising Day celebration of Sapta Shakti Command marked by a spectacular cultural evening, held at the Cavalry Polo Ground in Jaipur Military Station on 14 April 2025. The Chief Guest of the event was the Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde. The event was also attended by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, five former Army Commanders of the Command, five ex-Chiefs of Staff, senior military veterans, civil dignitaries, all ranks of the station and their families.
The cultural evening offered a captivating display of India’s martial heritage and cultural richness. The programme included enthralling performances of ‘Kalaripayattu and Chenttamellam’, ‘Malkhamb’, ‘Naga Dance’ and a mesmerising Symphony ‘Band display’.
Major highlight of the evening was a majestic ‘Equestrian Show’ by 61 Cavalry and an exhilarating ‘Paramotor Display’, both of which left the audience spellbound.
South Western Command was raised on 15 April 2005 at Jaipur and was operationalised by the first Army Commander Lieutenant General K Nagraj on 15 Aug 2005. South Western Command is the seventh and the youngest Command of the Indian Army.
In the last 21 yrs, Sapta Shakti Command has not only excelled in ensuring security of our borders but also ensured high degree of Operational Preparedness and Professional Excellence through Training, Absorption of new Technologies and Evolution of New Technical and Tactical Procedures to efficiently meet the myriad challenges of futuristic battle field and evolve in to a Future Ready, Technology Driven, Lethal & Agile Force.
The cultural evening served as celebration of unity and pride, symbolising the ethos of Sapta Shakti Command. Families of all ranks and veterans joined in the evening of colour and camaraderie, making it a truly memorable affair.
The 21st Raising Day of Sapta Shakti Command reaffirms its unwavering commitment to confront new challenges with the same exemplary professionalism and courage that has been its hallmark for the past 21 years. The Command continues to embody its motto, 'Forever Victorious', as it safeguards the nation's integrity and contributes to the enduring legacy of the Indian Army.