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**IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony Honors Indian Military in Patriotic “Operation Sindoor” Themed Event**

**Ahmedabad, India –** The closing ceremony of the IPL 2025, themed “Operation Sindoor” to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces, took place prior to the highly anticipated final match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The event, held at Narendra Modi Stadium, was a moving tribute to the nation and its soldiers.

Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan, along with his sons Shivam and Siddharth, captivated the audience with a series of patriotic songs. The performance included powerful renditions of “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon, Bharat Ye Rehna Chahiye,” “Haan Yahi Rasta Hai Tera,” and “Ae Watan-Watan Mere Aabad Rahe Tu,” among others. The crowd joined in, singing along and paying their respects to the armed forces.

The ceremony also featured audio-visual displays showcasing the valor of the Indian military. A poignant tribute was paid to the victims of the Pahalgam attack. The opening performance featured a powerful rendition of “Talvaron Par Sir Var Diya”.

Other highlights of the performance included the songs “Kadmon Se Milte Hain Kadam” from the film “Lakshya,” “Maa Tujhe Salaam,” and “Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka,” each eliciting strong patriotic emotions from the audience. Shankar Mahadevan’s sons further energized the crowd with their performance of “Lehra Do.”

The finale, “Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon,” delivered a powerful message of Indian military strength to the global audience. The “Operation Sindoor” closing ceremony successfully set a patriotic tone for the IPL final, celebrating the spirit of India and its defenders.

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