The Festival of Beating the Retreat Ceremony in Delhi is observed keeping in mind the age old tradition, according to which, soldiers called a close down to the war at sunset. This call was the sound of the bugles vibrated across the battlefield calling a halt to the fighting.
The Beating the Retreat Ceremony in Delhi officially marks the finale of the Republic day celebrations. The ceremony starts with definite units of the armed forces performing lively executions. During the Delhi Beating the Retreat Ceremony, after the live performances, a hymn is played by the bands collectively called ‘Abide with me’. On the day of the Beating the Retreat Ceremony in Delhi, at 6 o’clock in the evening the bugles call the retreat sound and the National flag is lowered and the National anthem is sung in musical harmony. The silhouetted riders move away from the background which sets the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations.
A closeup of a French Horn musical instrument used by the bands
A contingent of soldiers playing bagpipes descend Raisina Hill during the practice
A man looks at two camels that are part of the rehearsal procession
Armed forces personnel hoisting the flag at Vijay Chowk
lluminated Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of Republic Day Parade, at Rajpath
Mounted cavalry part of the President’s Bodyguard take part in the ceremony
Navy bands rehearsing for the Beating Retreat Ceremony ahead of Republic Day Parade, at Rajpath
Navy bands were seen rehearsing for the Beating Retreat Ceremony
The famed Navy bands go about their routine
Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba and Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa take salute to Tricolour after the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29
Members of the Indian military band take part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on January 29, 2017
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in a buggy to attend the Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he leaves the Beating the Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on January 29, 2017
The Presidential Palace buildings are illuminated during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017
The President’s bodyguards, mounted on their horses, take part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony in New Delhi, on January 29, 2017
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