mid-day.com lensman ATUL KAMBLE has captured glimpses of the rehearsals for the upcoming Navy Day 2025 Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, on Sunday. The practice sessions showcased precision continuity drills, musical performances by the Indian Naval Central Band, and preparations for the aerial displays and Sailor’s Hornpipe Dance, ahead of the main event from Monday, December 8, to Wednesday, December 10
Updated On: 2025-12-07 11:08 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The iconic Gateway of India will come alive with the grand Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremonies on December 8, 9, and 10
From precision continuity drill and the traditional Sailor’s Hornpipe Dance in the backdrop of mesmerising musical scores by the Indian Naval Central Band, to a breathtaking aerial display by Naval helicopters, Mumbaikars will get to experience Indian Navy’s pride and prowess in full glory
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat will attend the ceremony as the chief guest on December 10
A fly-past and op demo by naval helicopters, continuity drill, beating retreat and sunset ceremony were conducted at the Gateway of India complex on Sunday as part of the rehearsals
Members of the Indian Naval Central Band practice musical sequences for the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony
