Glimpses of rehearsal of Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2023 parade

Rehearsals for the Beating the Retreat ceremony denotes the end of Republic Day festivities in the country. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

The ceremony started in 1995 and has been a hallmark of Republic Day celebrations ever since.(Express photo by Amit Mehra)

The ceremony is conducted on the evening of 29th January, the third day after Republic Day. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

It is organized by Section D of the Ministry of Defence. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

The bands of the three wings of the military – Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and Indian Navy – performed in the ceremony. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

The ceremony marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Pipe bands from the Army, and (from 2016) a formation of bands of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the Delhi Police (DP) also take part in it. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)