Beating Retreat ceremony: 26 performances mark conclusion of Republic Day celebrations

The Beating Retreat ceremony 2019 concluded at Rajpath. The ceremony that is organised every year at the Vijay Chowk marks the culmination of the four-day long celebrations on the occasion of Republic Day. (Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)

The defence forces who come to the national capital to be a part of Republic Day celebrations are sent back to their barracks by the President through this Beating Retreat Ceremony. (Express Photo: Praveen Khanna)

As part of the security arrangements for the programme, access to Delhi Metro's Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhavan stations were restricted for few hours on Tuesday. (Express Photo: Praveen Khanna)

Central Secretariat metro station was closed from 4 pm to 6.30 pm. From 2 pm to 4 pm, only Gate No. 1 of the station was open. Udyog Bhawan metro station will remain closed from 2 pm to 6.30 pm. (Express Photo: Praveen Khanna)

As many as 26 performances were showcased by the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the state police and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). (Express Photo: Praveen Khanna)

This year, 18 military bands, 15 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions participated in the ceremony. (Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Force Chief B S Dhanoa and Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba were present on the occasion. (Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)