Beating Retreat Ceremony: India's Military Bands Perform At 76th R-Day's Grand Finale At Vijaya Chowk — WATCH
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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The 76th Republic Day celebrations came to an end on Wednesday with an inconic Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijaya Chowk, New Delhi. The ceremony saw synchornised performances by the personnel of three armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces as the Republic Day celebrations culminated against the majestic background of a setting sun.
From 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' and 'Aye Watan Tere Liye' to 'Ganga Jamunaand Bharat Ke Jawan' — bands from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), Navy, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) played 30 foot-tapping tunes, leaving the audience mesmerised. The principal conductor of the ceremony was Commander Manoj Sebastian.
#WATCH | Delhi | Beating Retreat ceremony underway at Vijay Chowk.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders are present here to witness the Beating Retreat ceremony
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President Droupadi Murmu arrived in the traditional six-horse open carriage for the Beating Retreat ceremony. The crowd cheered as her gold-plated buggy rolled down the Raisina Hill.
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk marks the end of Republic Day festivities in India.
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The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. PM Modi later briefly walked towards the gathering and waved to the attendees.
#WATCH | Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk
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The ceremony began with the massed band's Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja tune, followed by several numbers such as Amar Bharati, Indradhanush, Jai Janam Bhumi, Nati in Himalayan Valley, Ganga Jamuna and Veer Siachen by the Pipes and Drums band.
The CAPF bands played Vijay Bharat, Rajasthan Troops, Aye Watan Tere Liye, and Bharat ke Jawan.
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu witnesses the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders also present here to witness the Beating Retreat ceremony
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#WATCH | Delhi | Beating Retreat ceremony underway at Vijay Chowk.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
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The IAF band played Galaxy Rider, Stride, Rubaru and Millennium Flight Fantasy tunes, while the Navy band played Rashtriya Pratham, Nishak Nishpad, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Spread the Light of Freedom, Rhythm of the Reef and Jai Bharati.
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others witness the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
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Thereafter, the Army band played the tunes Veer Sapoot, Taqat Watan, Mera Yuva Bharat, Dhruv and Faulad Ka Jigar, followed by Massed Band's Priyam Bharatam, Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon and Drummers Call tunes. The event concluded with the Buglers playing the ever-popular tune Sare Jahan Se Acha.
#WATCH | Delhi | Beating Retreat ceremony underway at Vijay Chowk.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025
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Every year since 1955, this ceremony is held after the Republic Day, following a tradition wherein troops cease fighting, withdraw from the battlefield, and return to their camps at sunset as the retreat is sounded.
The first Beating Retreat ceremony was in India during Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's state visit in 1955. It was commissioned by then-prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
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