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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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'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...

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