All these regiments have offered more than 25 years of dedicated service to the nation. Out of these regiments, 70 Armoured Regiment had participated in the 1971 war. The five regiments presented colours were 70 Armoured, 73 Armoured, 74 Armoured, 5 Armoured and 6 Lancers. A formation of 132 T-90 tanks, with their engines roaring, guns on stabilizer systems and holding their newly acquired colours presented salute to their supreme commander. It is the second occasion in the history of Independent India that so many regiments were conferred with the colours, which are presented for exceptional role played by these regiments during war and peacetime.

Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh, Army commander of Western command Lt General, S R Ghosh and a host of other senior serving officers, as well as retired veterans and all ranks, also witnessed the historic moment.TET Psychology Material and Psychology Bit Bank from Eenadu Prathibha. The President also reviewed the parade before the colour presentation ceremony. She said that the honour bestowed upon them carries additional responsibilities. Speaking on the occasion, Patil congratulated the units for the rare honour. In the presence of four religious teachers - representing various faiths Hindus, Christians, Muslims and Sikhs - a short prayer was held following which the President presented the colours to the commandants of the respective units.

Loss of the Dhwaja to another army was considered a defeat. These Dhwajas were protected at any cost. In the Indian context, these have their roots in history since Vedas and Puranas where an individual sign of a king or emperor were carried by the armies. Books Mohan Publications Bhakthi Books GranthaNidhi bhakti pustakalu Telugu Books.Colours or Nishans, also known as Dhwajas/Patakas, are a source of pride for any regiment and various traditions have taken shape around them. Express Publications The Sunday Standard Magazine, 11 Nov 18 Nov 11.

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