New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Here is the timeline of the 19th Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday evening.
19:00: Opening film showcasing India to world (duration 2 minutes)
19:02: Countdown (3 minutes and 55 seconds)
19:05:05: Rhythm of India (12 minutes and 34 seconds)
19:17:39: Swagatam (4 minutes and 40 seconds)
19:22:19: Arrival of dignitaries (11 minutes and 50 seconds)
19:25:19: National anthem and raising of Indian flag (2 minutes and 15 seconds)
19:27:34: Athletes’ parade (50 minutes)
20:17:34: Dignitaries’ speech (11 minutes and 30 second)
20:29.04: The final lap of baton carried by Abhinav Bindra (10 minutes)
20:39:04: Arrival of the Games flag (11 minutes and 50 seconds)
20:46:54: Athletes oath taking ceremony (5 minutes)
20:51:54: Tree of knowledge (11 minutes and 20 seconds)
21:03:14: Yoga (7 minutes and 30 seconds)
21:10:44: Great Indian journey (8 minutes and 30 seconds)
21:19: 14: Celebrating India (7 minutes)
21:26:14: Grand finale (9 minutes)
