India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song ‘Vande Mataram' through mass singing, cultural events, and Military Band performances to foster national pride and unity. The Indian Air Force (IAF) Band, comprising 31 musicians, performed a 45 minute set at the amphitheater in Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi on 21 Jan 26. The performance included renditions of ‘Vande Mataram' and the song 'Sindoor' and used brass, reed, string and electronic instruments. The IAF Band aims to inspire patriotism and spread unity. The Release ID is 2217140. The entry date of this policy is 22 JAN 2026 at 9:02 AM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Mataram: National Song of India, the 150th anniversary of which is being celebrated with events.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Band: A band performing at the event celebrating the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’.
New Delhi: Location where Indian Air Force (IAF) Band performed at the amphitheatre in Rajiv Chowk as part of the celebration.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under whose aegis the celebrations are taking place, as evidenced by the emblem at the top of the press release.
Ministry of Defence
“Celebrating 150 Years of Vande Mataram”
प्रव तथ: 22 JAN 2026 9:02AM by PIB Delhi
India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song ‘Vande Mataram', through mass singing, cultural
events, and Military Band performances at prominent public locations across the country. The aim of the
celebration is to foster national pride and unity.
As part of these celebrations the Indian Air Force (IAF) Band, comprising 31 musicians, performed at the
amphitheatre in Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi on 21 Jan 26. The 45 minute performance included brass, reed,
string and electronic instruments fused into eleven captivating tunes. Renditions of ‘Vande Mataram' and
the song 'Sindoor’, composed to commemorate the actions of the Indian Armed Forces during Op Sindoor,
were the highlights of the performance.
For centuries, music has stood out as a brilliant jewel of Indian culture. It has also has been an integral
part of India's rich military heritage, fostering unity and inspiring bravery. Since its inception in 1944 the
Indian Air Force Band, with its diverse repertoire of Indian and Western music, has been a cornerstone of
the country's military tradition. The Indian Air Force Band aims to inspire patriotism and spread the spirit
of unity through its captivating performances.***
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