Maratha Day Celebrations at The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi
Bengaluru, 05 Feb 2026
Maratha Day was commemorated with solemn pride and deep regimental reverence at The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi, on 04 February 2026. The celebrations commenced with a dignified wreath laying ceremony at the Sharqat War Memorial, led by the Commandant and attended by serving officers, JCOs, OR and veterans. The ceremony paid homage to the fallen heroes and reaffirmed the Regiment’s enduring legacy of valour, sacrifice, and duty to the nation.
The main programme comprised a Barakhana organised at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre PT Ground. The event was graciously presided over by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, Commandant and Mrs Mrinalini Mukherjee, President, Family Welfare Organisation. Senior officers of the station, civil dignitaries, veterans, families and civil staff were also present, reflecting the strong bond between the Regiment, its veterans and the civil community.
The programme featured a well-coordinated sequence of events, including a high standard martial art display highlighting discipline and the warrior ethos of the Regiment, followed by a cultural musical performance showcasing India’s rich and diverse heritage. The performing artistes were felicitated, and the Barakhana provided an ideal setting for interaction, camaraderie, and strengthening of regimental bonds across generations.
In conjunction with Maratha Day, Exercise Pehla Kadam was conducted at Turkamatti for Agniveers. A strength of 547 Agniveers participated from 02–04 February 2026, and 543 Agniveers from 05–07 February 2026. The exercise culminated with a disciplined route march from Turkamatti Defence Land to the Regimental Centre, symbolising endurance, commitment, and the seamless integration of training with tradition.
