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Wings Over Ganges air show from Varanasi screened live at Jal Mahal in Jaipur

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The Wings Over Ganges aerial display held at Namo Ghat in Varanasi to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force was screened live in front of Jal Mahal in Jaipur on Sunday, 25 October 2026, DIPR said.

Wings Over Ganges: Visitors watch the Wings Over Ganges live screening at Jal Mahal, Jaipur
Visitors watch the Wings Over Ganges live screening at Jal Mahal, Jaipur Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

What Wings Over Ganges featured

According to the release, the main event in Varanasi was held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries and citizens. The display featured more than 100 aircraft, including Rafale, Tejas and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters, the C-130 transport aircraft, Light Combat Helicopters and the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team. The Jaipur screening let people in Rajasthan’s capital watch the precision and professional skill of the Indian Air Force without travelling to Varanasi. The release said young people in particular turned up in good numbers. The live feed was shown on Sunday, the same day as the main show in Varanasi.

Key Facts

  • Event: Wings Over Ganges, IAF 94th anniversary
  • Main show: Namo Ghat, Varanasi
  • Jaipur screening: in front of Jal Mahal, 25 October 2026
  • Aircraft: 100+, incl. Rafale, Tejas, Su-30 MKI, Surya Kiran
  • Also: IAF careers stall for youth

Indian Air Force and civil administration teamwork

The Commander of Air Force Station Jaipur said the screening was organised jointly by the civil administration and Air Force Station Jaipur. Its aim was to show the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and raise public awareness of its role in national security, the release said. DIPR described the event as one that helped build patriotism and gave visitors a better understanding of how the force operates. Additional District Collector (North) Rajendra Singh was present along with Air Force personnel and prominent citizens. The release presented the event as an example of good coordination between the district administration and the Air Force, with strong public participation at the lakeside venue. Through the broadcast, attendees got a chance to see the force’s operational excellence, according to the release.

Careers stall for young visitors

To encourage young people to consider a career in the Indian Air Force, a dedicated IAF publicity stall was set up at the venue, the release said. Young visitors came to the stall to learn about eligibility criteria, entry procedures and career prospects in the force. Posters, drawing books and pamphlets were handed out to raise awareness and motivate young people to think about a future in the Air Force. According to DIPR, the event gave visitors a memorable experience and inspired young people to learn about the service tradition of the Indian Air Force and its contribution to the nation. The release did not give an estimate of how many people attended the Jaipur screening. DIPR said the event concluded successfully.

Why It Matters: Live screenings bring big national events to people in other cities, and the careers stall gives Rajasthan's young people a direct route to IAF information.

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Source: DIPR Rajasthan, 25 Oct 2026 · Indian Air Force

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