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Members of the military band rehearse for Beating the Retreat at Raisina Hill in New Delhi, on Sunday. The ceremony is held annually on January 29, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Band from the three forces perform during Beating the Retreat rehearsals at Raisina hill. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Workers paint the pedestrian crossing ahead of the Republic Day in New Delhi.(IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Camel mounted soldiers stand in formation during the rehearsal. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
A herd of camels walk at the Raisina Hill while rehearsing for Republic Day. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
The ceremony finds in its origins in 16th century England and was used to recall nearby patrolling units to their castle.(IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Camel mounted soldiers rehearse for Republic Day. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Military personnel rehearse with camels at the Raisina Hill in New Delhi. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
The ceremony was originally known as 'watch setting' and was initiated at sunset by the firing of a single round from the evening gun. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
A military personnel rides a camel while rehearsing for Republic Day. (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
