The four-day Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday evening with Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk . This year, 15 Military Bands, 18 Pipes and Drums Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions participated in the ceremony. Besides, one each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force band also took part in the event.
The four-day Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday evening with Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk . This year, 15 Military Bands, 18 Pipes and Drums Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions participated in the ceremony. Besides, one each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force band also took part in the event.
1. Members of the Indian military band
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Members of the Indian military band take part in the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony in New Delhi, India, January 29, 2016. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations. Image credit: PTI
2. President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on a buggy
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President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on a buggy to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Image Credit: PTI
3. Soldiers bring down the Tri-colour
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Soldiers bring down the Tri-colour after the conclusion of Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday. Image credit: PTI
4. Soldiers folding up the Tri-colour
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Soldiers folding up the Tri-colour after the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday. Image Credit: PTI
5. President Pranab Mukherjee received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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President Pranab Mukherjee is received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Image Credit: PTI
6. BSF soldiers mounted on camels
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BSF soldiers mounted on camels during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delh. Image credit: PTI
7. A view during the National Anthem at the Beating Retreat ceremony
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A view during the National Anthem at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Image credit: PTI
8. The illuminated Indian Home Ministry building
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The Indian Home Ministry building is illuminated during the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony in New Delhi. Image credit: Reuters
