Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Shanmukhananda Sabha Honours Wounded Army Jawans
Every year on Republic Day, the Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai honours brave army jawans who got hurt while protecting our country.
This year, 25 soldiers will be awarded cash, gifts, and support by a high-ranking army officer.
The event is a way for regular people to show their respect and gratitude to the soldiers.
The Sabha also remembers the families of soldiers who lost their lives on Independence Day.
It's a special tradition that brings the community and the army closer together.
25 wounded army jawans to be felicitated on Republic Day by the Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha.
The event will be held at the Sion auditorium in Mumbai, with Lt Gen D S Kushwah as the chief guest.
The Sabha annually honours wounded jawans and martyrs' families, providing cash, mementos, and support.
Republic Day celebrations focus on 'wounded warriors,' while Independence Day honours martyrs' families.
The event aims to strengthen the bond between civil society and the armed forces.
- Who
- 25 wounded army jawans, Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Indian Army
- What
- Felicitation ceremony for wounded army jawans
- When
- January 26 (Republic Day)
- Where
- Sion auditorium, Mumbai
- Why
- To honour the sacrifices of wounded army jawans and foster civil society's bond with the armed forces
- Event
- Felicitation of 25 wounded army jawans
- Date
- January 26 (Republic Day)
- Location
- Sion auditorium, Mumbai
- Organizers
- Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Indian Army
- Chief Guest
- Lt Gen D S Kushwah
- Awards
- Cash, mementos, and support
- Tradition
- Annual event since inception
- Focus
- Wounded warriors on Republic Day, martyrs' families on Independence Day