**Summary:**
This announcement from the President's Secretariat states that the Change of Guard Ceremony at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be suspended on September 13, 20, and 27, 2025. The suspension is due to the Ceremonial Battalion's engagement in rehearsals for the presentation ceremony of the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard. This information was released by PIB Delhi on September 11, 2025, at 12:53 PM (Release ID: 2165568).
Key Entities Referenced
President's Secretariat: The office of the President of India.
Change of Guard Ceremony: A ceremonial event involving the exchange of personnel on duty at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
September 13, 20 and 27, 2025: Dates on which the Change of Guard Ceremony is cancelled.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi.
Ceremonial Battalion: A military unit involved in ceremonial duties.
Silver Trumpet Trumpet Banner: A ceremonial item being presented to the President's Bodyguard.
President's Bodyguard: An elite unit of the Indian Army responsible for the safety and security of the President of India.
Forecourt: The area in front of the Rashtrapati Bhavan where the Change of Guard Ceremony typically takes place.
President's Secretariat
NO CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY ON
SEPTEMBER 13, 20 AND 27
Posted On: 11 SEP 2025 12:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on September 13, 20, and 27, 2025, at the Forecourt of
Rashtrapati Bhavan, as the Ceremonial Battalion will be engaged in rehearsals for the presentation ceremony
of the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet & Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2165568)