For the first time in the history of the Republic Day celebrations, the iconic Border Security Force camel contingent will not be ambling down the Rajpath in New Delhi on the coming January 26,2016
The BSF camel contingent has since been the intrinsic part of the parade at Rajpath on every January 26. There are two teams which take part in the event, the 54-member mounted contingent and the 36-member band
While the first contingent showcases smartly dressed BSF border guards with weapons riding camels, the second follows with bandsmen in beautiful multi-colour dresses on the back of camels playing martial music
The BSF camel contingent is the inheritor of the heritage of the Bikaner Royal Camel Force, known as 'Ganga Risala', and is based in the border town of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
Every year it travels to Delhi in November to participate in the Raising Day event of the BSF on December 1 and the Republic Day parade after which it retreats to its base
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