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Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony here with 26 performances by the bands of the armed forces and central and state police contingents. From "Abhiyan" to "Nritya Sarita" and "Ganga Jamuna", Indian tunes were the flavour of the Beating Retreat ceremony. Let us take a look at some of the images from the grand finale of 71st Republic Day celebrations:
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The function began with President Ram Nath Kovind arriving at the venue in his ceremonial motorcade. (PTI Photo)
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Beating Retreat ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) -
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Air Force Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karamvir Singh were present on the occasion. (PTI Photo)
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The Army, Navy, Air Force, state police and Central Armed Police Force bands performed over two dozen tunes. (PTI Photo)
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There were 25 tunes composed by Indian musicians, including "Madhumari", "Marhapeka", "Jauna Solti" and "Vijay Bharat". (PTI Photo)
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Christian hymn "Abide With Me", a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi, drew loud cheers from the gathering. There was uncertainty over its inclusion at the ceremonial event this year. (PIB Photo)
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The event came to a close with the ever-popular tune 'Sare Jahan se Acha'. (PIB Photo)
This year, 15 military bands, 16 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions participated in the ceremony. (PIB Photo) -
Principal conductor of Beating the Retreat ceremony was Flying Officer Rupachandra, while Army Military bands conductor was Risalda Major Rajender Singh. (PIB Photo)
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The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. (PIB Photo)
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Beating Retreat marks a centuries old military tradition dating from the days when troops disengaged from battle at sunset. (PTI Photo)
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