Beating Retreat Ceremony, showcasing grandeur of India's military traditions, concludes at Vijay Chowk | WATCH

Beating Retreat 2025 ceremony begins at Kartavya Path. From "Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja" and "Aye Watan Tere Liye" to "Ganga Jamuna"and "Bharat Ke Jawan" -- bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces played 30 foot-tapping tunes before a distinguished audience comprising President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others. The ceremony began with the massed band's "Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja" tune, followed by several captivating 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". The Massed Bands then played the tunes "Priyam Bharatam", "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon" and "Drummers Call", drawing loud cheer and applause from the audience.