Switch in 'change of guard' ceremony timing from Saturday: Rashtrapati Bhavan
PTI May 14, 2025 07:41 PM
Synopsis

The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced that the change of guard ceremony will transition to its summer schedule, taking place between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, starting this Saturday, May 17, 2025. This weekly military tradition involves a new group of the President's Bodyguards assuming their duties.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi (File Photo)
The change of guard ceremony will shift to its summer timing -- between 7.30 am and 8.30 am -- from this Saturday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. The ceremony is a long-standing military tradition conducted weekly to allow a fresh group of the President's bodyguards to take charge.

"The change of guard ceremony on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan will shift to the summer timing, that is between 7.30 am and 8.30 am, with effect from May 17, 2025," said the statement issued on Wednesday.

Raised in 1773, the President's Bodyguard (PBG) is the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army, tasked with ceremonial duties for the President.

PBG personnel are skilled horsemen, tank operators and paratroopers.
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