What is the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony and what's its significance in Republic Day celebrations? Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What is the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony and what's its significance in Republic Day celebrations? Explained

India TV News  

Beating Retreat ceremony: India marked its 76th Republic Day on January 26 with a spectacular parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital, highlighting the nation's military power, cultural heritage, and unique diversity. After the celebrations of Republic Day, several events take place in Delhi, which include the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony on January 29, the National School Band Competition, and Bharat Parv, a cultural festival at the Red Fort from January 26-31. The Beating Retreat ceremony, part of the national Republic Day celebrations, saw people across India immersing themselves in patriotism as cultural songs filled the air and the nation's flag colours adorned the crowd, symbolising unity and pride. The beating retreat ceremony in India was first held in the 1950s, during the state visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

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Nation celebrates Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nation celebrates Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills

The Hindu  

With the sun setting over the Raisina Hills, the iconic Vijay Chowk immersed in the melodies of Indian tunes played by the military and paramilitary bands on Wednesday as India celebrated the Beating Retreat ceremony in the heart of the national capital. The CAPF bands played ‘Vijay Bharat’, ‘Rajasthan Troops’, ‘Aye Watan Tere Liye’ and ‘Bharat ke Jawan’. Among the …

Beating Retreat Ceremony in photos: Vijay chowk reverberates with Indian tunes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beating Retreat Ceremony in photos: Vijay chowk reverberates with Indian tunes

Live Mint  

Beating Retreat Ceremony in photos: Vijay chowk reverberates with Indian tunes 7 Photos. Updated: 29 Jan 2025, 07:24 PM IST Share Via Beating Retreat Ceremony: The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations in India. From how the ceremony started in 1955, to how it is celebrated in the 21st century - here's a look 1/7The …

Beating Retreat Ceremony, showcasing grandeur of India's military traditions, concludes at Vijay Chowk | WATCH
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

Beating retreat 2025: A grand musical finale of India's 76th Republic Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beating retreat 2025: A grand musical finale of India's 76th Republic Day

India Today  

The celebration of the 76th Republic Day in India will come to a close with the melodious iconic Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2025. A GRAND MUSICAL FINALE Rather like the Republic Day Parade, the Beating Retreat ceremony also marks the closing events of the Republic Day Celebrations which involves the performance by the Indian Army, …

76th Republic Day celebrations: What is Beating Retreat ceremony? Know schedule, tickets, and more here
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

76th Republic Day celebrations: What is Beating Retreat ceremony? Know schedule, tickets, and more here

Live Mint  

Beating Retreat 2025 ceremony: India marked its 76th Republic Day on January 26 with a spectacular parade at Kartavya Path, highlighting the nation's military power and cultural heritage. After the Republic Day celebrations, several sevents take place in the national capital which inlcudes Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29, and National School Band Competition, and Bharat Parv, a cultural festival …

Tickets' sale for Republic Day parade, Beating Retreat to begin tomorrow. Details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tickets' sale for Republic Day parade, Beating Retreat to begin tomorrow. Details

India Today  

Tickets for the Republic Day parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony will be available for sale beginning Thursday, the Defence Ministry said. For the Republic Day parade on January 26, tickets are priced at Rs 20 and Rs 100, while the Beating Retreat rehearsal on January 28 will have tickets available for Rs 20. For the Beating Retreat ceremony on …

Military bands dazzle audience at Beating Retreat
1 year, 1 month ago

Military bands dazzle audience at Beating Retreat

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Military bands on Monday presented a dazzling musical extravaganza at the Vijay Chowk in the backdrop of the majestic Raisina Hill, belting out a raft of Indian martial and patriotic tunes at the annual Beating Retreat ceremony, with cheering crowds soaking up every moment of the breathtaking event. This year the bands of the army, navy, air force …

‘Beating Retreat’ marks culmination of Republic Day celebrations
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Beating Retreat’ marks culmination of Republic Day celebrations

The Hindu  

As sun began to set, the Raisina Hills echoed with enthralling Indian tunes played by the military and paramilitary bands on Monday as India celebrated ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony in the heart of national capital. It all began with the massed band’s ‘Shankhnaad’ tune, followed by enthralling tunes such as ‘Veer Bharat’, ‘Sangam Dur’, ‘Deshon ka Sartaj Bharat’, ‘Bhagirathi’, and ‘Arjuna’ …

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' | Check routes to avoid
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' | Check routes to avoid

India TV News  

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the upcoming 'Beating Retreat Ceremony', marking the culmination of Republic Day celebrations on Monday. Here are routes to avoid: Rafi Marg between R/A Surehet Masjid and R/A Krishi Bhawan Rasina Road from R/A Krishi Bhawan towards Vijay Chowk Beyond R/A Dara Shikoh Road, R/A Krishna Menon Marg R/A Sunehri Masjid towards …

Indian tunes to be played during Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian tunes to be played during Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

Hindustan Times  

The Raisina Hills here will reverberate with the sound of captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes that will be played by military and paramilitary bands on Monday during the Beating Retreat ceremony. The Raisina Hills "will witness all-Indian tunes" which will be played during the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29, the defence ministry said in a statement. "The music bands …

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for ‘Beating Retreat Ceremony’ | Check details
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for ‘Beating Retreat Ceremony’ | Check details

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Traffic Police has released guidelines for the Beating Retreat Ceremony on Monday, the concluding event of Republic Day celebrations. Here are the traffic restrictions and diversions -Traffic restrictions will apply to Rafi Marg between R/A Surehet Masjid and R/A Krishi Bhawan; Rasina Road from R/A Krishi Bhawan towards Vijay Chowk; Beyond R/A Dara Shikoh Road, R/A Krishna Menon …

Only Indian tunes at Beating Retreat ceremony
1 year, 1 month ago

Only Indian tunes at Beating Retreat ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The iconic Vijay Chowk, set against the backdrop of the majestic Raisina Hills, will host the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony on Monday, concluding the 75th Republic Day celebrations. As the sun sets, the ceremony will feature performances by music bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Central Armed Police Forces. The President and Supreme Commander …

Beating Retreat Ceremony 2024: Delhi Traffic Police issues road advisory
1 year, 1 month ago

Beating Retreat Ceremony 2024: Delhi Traffic Police issues road advisory

Live Mint  

Beating retreat ceremony that officially marks the end of Republic Day festivities will be held on January 29 at Vijay Chowk. Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory pertaining to road diversions, closures and parking in view of the ceremony. Connaught Place bound buses will proceed through Mandir Marg, Kali Ban Marg, GPO, Baba Kharak Singh Marg route. Buses coming …

Mesmerising Beating Retreat ceremony brings an end to Republic Day celebrations
2 years, 1 month ago

Mesmerising Beating Retreat ceremony brings an end to Republic Day celebrations

The Hindu  

With rain drops falling and foot-tapping music playing on the ground, the Beating Retreat ceremony was held on Sunday at Vijay Chowk opposite the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, marking an end to the four-day Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony began with fanfare by buglers and the massed band playing ‘Agniveer’ tune after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath …

Beating Retreat: Republic Day celebrations come to a musical end | Pics
2 years, 1 month ago

Beating Retreat: Republic Day celebrations come to a musical end | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Beating Retreat: Republic Day celebrations come to a musical end | Pics Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, was held at the Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Sunday. Tunes based on Indian classical music was the flavour of ceremony.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout President Droupadi Murmu arrives along …

Republic Day 2023: Indian theme to light up Beating Retreat ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day 2023: Indian theme to light up Beating Retreat ceremony

Firstpost  

New Delhi: In keeping with the ‘made-in-India’ theme of this year’s Republic Day celebrations, the Beating Retreat ceremony will also sport a distinctly Indian feel. According to an ANI report, Indian tunes based on Indian Classical Ragas will be the flavour of the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony this year which will be graced by President and Supreme Commander of the …

Republic Day 2023: All you need to know about Beating Retreat ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day 2023: All you need to know about Beating Retreat ceremony

Firstpost  

To mark the enactment of the Indian Constitution, every year 26 January is celebrated as Republic Day. However, there is another commemoration associated with Republic Day that annually takes place on 29 January, which is the Beating Retreat ceremony. The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the official conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. Beating Retreat ceremony this year As per the …

Clear sky in Delhi during 'Beating Retreat' ceremony: IMD
3 years, 1 month ago

Clear sky in Delhi during 'Beating Retreat' ceremony: IMD

India TV News  

Highlights Beating Retreat is an annual ceremony that takes place on January 29 Till February 1, the national capital will have mainly clear sky with misty mornings, said IMD Temperatures are likely rise by 3-5 degrees over parts of Northwest & Central India till February 2 The India Meteorological Department has forecast a clear sky in the India Gate area …

The history of the Beating Retreat ceremony
3 years, 1 month ago

The history of the Beating Retreat ceremony

The Hindu  

The story so far: This year’s Republic Day parade on January 26 and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 have generated a lot of attention and discussion for a variety of reasons. According to the website of the Royal Irish Virtual Military Gallery, orders from James II’s army, dated June 18, 1690, directed drums to beat a retreat at …

Republic Day Celebrations End, Beating Retreat Features New Rendition Marking 1971 War Victory
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day Celebrations End, Beating Retreat Features New Rendition Marking 1971 War Victory

News 18  

Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Indian tunes were the flavour of this year's ceremony that brought the curtains down on the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. India had last month started …

Beating Retreat 2021: Ceremony to mark end of Republic Day celebrations, will feature new composition Swarnim Vijay
4 years, 1 month ago

Beating Retreat 2021: Ceremony to mark end of Republic Day celebrations, will feature new composition Swarnim Vijay

Firstpost  

Fifteen military bands and an equal number of pipes and drums from regimental centres and battalions will be participating in the ceremony The Beating Retreat ceremony will mark the conclusion of four-day long Republic Day celebrations. In a first, the concluding day will see bands perform a special new composition Swarnim Vijay. The composition will be led by Lieutenant Coloner …

Beating Retreat Ceremony: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory - Check routes, metro restrictions
4 years, 1 month ago

Beating Retreat Ceremony: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory - Check routes, metro restrictions

India TV News  

As part of the Republic Day Celebration, the Beating Retreat Ceremony will be held at Vijay Chowk on Friday, January 29. Connaught Place bound buses coming on Shahjahan Road will proceed to Shivaji Stadium via Aurobindo Chowk - Safdarjung Road - Kamal Ataturk Marg - Panchsheel Marg and beyond. Buses bound for Old Delhi Railway Station, Red Fort and ISBT …

Republic Day Parade 2020: Where and how to buy Republic Day tickets
5 years, 2 months ago

Republic Day Parade 2020: Where and how to buy Republic Day tickets

India Today  

India will celebrate its 71st Republic Day on 26 January. Republic Day Parade 2020: Where and how to buy Republic Day tickets Republic Day parade ticket outlets: North Block Roundabout Sena Bhawan Pragati Maidan Jantar Mantar Shastri Bhawan Jamnagar House Red Fort Parliament House Reception Office, special counter for Members of Parliament **Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card or government-issued identity …

Beating Retreat likely to end with 'Vande Mataram' this year: Sources
5 years, 2 months ago

Beating Retreat likely to end with 'Vande Mataram' this year: Sources

India TV News  

The iconic Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on January 29 is likely to end with 'Vande Mataram', sources said on Monday. "Annually, the hymn 'Abide With Me' is played by brass bands of the three forces, and at the playing of its last note, the lights at the Raisina Hill turn on, marking the end of the ceremony. After …

Beating Retreat ceremony at Rajpath marks end of Republic Day celebrations; Indian compositions captivate audience
6 years, 1 month ago

Beating Retreat ceremony at Rajpath marks end of Republic Day celebrations; Indian compositions captivate audience

India TV News  

The Beating Retreat ceremony at the Vijay Chowk officially today marked the closure of the 70th Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony witnesses the spectacular performances by the bands of the Indian Armed Forces which includes tunes like "Abide with me", "Sare Jahan se Achha", "Kadam Kadam Badhaye Jaa" etc including various other tunes wrapped with the patriotic fervour. Defence forces …

Know about 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' - a glorious tradition of Indian army
9 years, 2 months ago

Know about 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' - a glorious tradition of Indian army

India TV News  

Know about 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' - a glorious tradition of Indian army It is going to be colourful. The Beating Retreat 2016 will be at its best.The 67th Republic Day celebrations this month promises to be a grand affair. Unlike previous year the much awaited Beating Retreat, that signals the end of the Republic Day festivities, will undergo a slight …

Indian tunes dominate Beating Retreat ceremony
10 years, 1 month ago

Indian tunes dominate Beating Retreat ceremony

India TV News  

New Delhi: Indian tunes dominated the Beating Retreat ceremony on Thursday that brought the curtains down on the 66th Republic Day celebrations, with 20 of the 23 pieces composed by Indian musicians. Heard for the first time were Indian tunes like “Vir Bharat”, “Chhana Bilauri”, “Jai Janam Bhumi” and “Athulya Bharat”, interspersed with eternal favourites like “Deshon Ka Sartaj Bharat”, …

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