You are here:

Beating Retreat ceremony marks culmination of four-day-long Republic Day celebrations [Photos]

FP Staff Jan 29, 2018 22:42:36 IST

1/8

Amid soulful classical renditions and foot-tapping numbers, the Beating Retreat ceremony was held in New Delhi on Monday. BSF's camel-mounted soldiers guard at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. PTI

Amid soulful classical renditions and foot-tapping numbers, the Beating Retreat ceremony was held...

2/8

The ceremony, held on 29 January every year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. PTI

The ceremony, held on 29 January every year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic...

3/8

The ceremony this year at Vijay Chowk saw several military bands, pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions enthralling the crowd, with a clear sky and relatively warm weather adding to the cheerful atmosphere. PTI

The ceremony this year at Vijay Chowk saw several military bands, pipes and drums bands from...

4/8

The function began with President Ram Nath Kovind arriving at the venue, his first appearance as the head of State during Beating Retreat ceremony. Breaking protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also decided to meet people in the audience after the ceremony. Twitter@narendramodi

The function began with President Ram Nath Kovind arriving at the venue, his first appearance as...

5/8

Several performances by the army, air force and naval bands, among other troupes, thrilled the audience with patriotic fervour. As many as 26 performances were held by the army, navy, air force, state police and central armed police force bands. PTI

Several performances by the army, air force and naval bands, among other troupes, thrilled the...

6/8

There were 25 tunes prepared by the Indian musicians, including 'Indian soldiers', '<em>herana heran</em>', 'Mushkoh Valley', '<em>Tejas</em>', 'The great marshal','Namaste India', among others. The only western tune was 'Abide with me'. The event came to a close with the ever-popular tune of '<em>sare jahan se acha</em>'. PTI

There were 25 tunes prepared by the Indian musicians, including 'Indian soldiers', 'herana heran', 'Mushkoh Valley', 'Tejas', 'The great marshal','Namaste India', among others. The only western tune was 'Abide with me'. The event came to a close with the ever-popular tune of 'sare jahan se acha'. PTI

There were 25 tunes prepared by the Indian musicians, including 'Indian soldiers', 'herana...

7/8
This year, 18 military bands, 15 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions participated in the ceremony. The principal conductor of the Beating Retreat ceremony was Major Ashok Kumar. PTI

This year, 18 military bands, 15 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions...

8/8
'Beating Retreat' marks a centuries-old military tradition. At the sounding of retreat, the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield, returning to their camps at sunset. A view of the illuminated Raisina Hills after the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk. PTI

'Beating Retreat' marks a centuries-old military tradition. At the sounding of retreat, the...

Top Stories

English

Hindi

Delhi Police arrests Indian Army Major in Meerut for murder of fellow officer's wife, cops say they have 'solid clues'

BJP's policies reflect its clear 'Hindutva' ideology, should not be confused with conservative Right-wing politics

FIFA World Cup 2018: Harry Kane's hat-trick helps England rout Panama 6-1 and qualify for Round of 16

Women celebrate in Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman overturns world's only ban on female driving

At annual meet, Nandan Nilekani says Infosys will deal with governance concerns after whistleblower's letter to SEBI

IIFA Awards 2018 LIVE updates: Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Mom

J&K: सेना से मुठभेड़ में लश्कर कमांडर समेत 2 आतंकी ढेर, एक ने किया सरेंडर

चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी हॉकी: ओलिंपिक चैंपियन अर्जेंटीना को मात देकर भारत ने हासिल की लगातार दूसरी जीत

बिहार में एक बार फिर अपराध बन सकता है चुनावी मुद्दा

'बंदरों का झुंड' सत्ता में आया तो आंध्र तहस-नहस हो जाएगा: चंद्रबाबू

जन्मदिन विशेष: 15 अगस्त को देश को 'वंदे मातरम' सुनाने वाले अमर कलाकार के बचपन के संघर्ष की क्या है कहानी?