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A fusion of tabla and shehnai along with military bands 'Vandemataram' mesmerised the audience at Beating Retreat ceremony, bringing the curtains down on Republic Day celebrations. The celebrations came to a close as the Sun went down the Raisana Hills which was then lit up after martial tunes, pipes and drum bands reverberated the air enthralling those gathered at the function at the historic Vijay Chowk. Images from the ceremony.
Republic Day celebrations came to a close as the Sun went down the Raisana Hills which was then lit up after lilting martial tunes and massed pipes and drum bands reverberated the air enthalling those gathered at the function at the historic Vijay Chowk. PTI
Army, navy and airforce bands play at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block, during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. AP
Army, navy and airforce bands play at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony. AP
Presidential bodyguards stand in formation at Vijay Chowk with the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the background. AP
The ceremony saw 35 bands from three armed services in their colourful ensembles playing tunes like 'Sare Jahan se Achha' penned by Iqbal and 'Abide with Me', the eternally enchanting hymn which was a favourite tune of Mahatma Gandhi. AP
The Rashtrapati Bhavan seen after the Beating Retreat ceremony. Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
The North and South blocks of the Rashtrapati Bhavan all lit up after the ceremony. Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
The Parliament after the Beating Retreat ceremony. Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
India Gate lit up with the colours of the flag, at the end of the Beating Retreat ceremony. Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
