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Beating Retreat ceremony brings Republic Day celebrations to a close
The Beating the Retreat ceremony which takes place on Vijay Chowk on Rajpath on January 29, marks the end of Republic Day celebrations.
Updated: January 29, 2016 22:04 IST
1 / 23Performance during the Beating Retreat ceremony marks a close to the Republic day celebrations. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
2 / 23Forces perform during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
3 / 23President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in the horse cat (Baggi) to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
4 / 23The Beating Retreat ceremony at full swing at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
5 / 23The performance during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
6 / 23Mukherjee was cheered as the wheels of the open gold-plated carriage rolled down the Raisina hill, making its way past hundreds of spectators who gathered to witness the colourful event. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
7 / 23The historic Presidential buggy today made a comeback, after a year's break, with President Mukherjee arriving in it to attend the Beating the Retreat ceremony. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
8 / 23Mukherjee, the chief guest of the function and the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, reciprocated the greetings with his customary wave at the audience. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
9 / 23Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
10 / 23Army, Navy and Indian Air Force chiefs during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
11 / 23Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
12 / 23Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
13 / 23President bodyguards during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
14 / 23Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice president Hamid Ansari at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
15 / 23Home Minister Rajanth Singh during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
16 / 23AICC chairperson Sonia Gandhi with Priyanka Gandhi's son Rehan Vadra during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
17 / 23BJP senior leader LK Advani during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
18 / 23Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
19 / 23Defence minister Manohar Parikar with Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha and Navy chief R K Dhowan during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
20 / 23Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
21 / 23People enjoy the Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
22 / 23People click the pictures of Illuminated North and South block during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
23 / 23Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets spectators after the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay chowk in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
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