The change of guard ceremony, a military tradition that is conducted every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge, will be held in a new format, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Saturday.
In the new format with increased seating capacity, people can witness a dynamic visual and musical performance with the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Droupadi Murmu will witness the inaugural show on February 16 and the new format will begin from February 22.
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"The ceremony will comprise display of formal military drills by the troops and horses of the President’s Bodyguard, and the troops of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion, along with the Ceremonial Military Brass Band," the statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan read.
The President's Bodyguard (PBG), raised in 1773, is the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army, which carries out ceremonial duties for the president. The PBG personnel are excellent horsemen, capable tank men and paratroopers.
