IN PHOTOS: Vijay Chowk reverberates with Indian tunes during Beating Retreat ceremony

The iconic Vijay Chowk reverberated with captivating Indian tunes on Thursday as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI, PTI

Updated On: 2026-01-29 09:14 PM IST

Compiled by : Divya Nair

Armed forces personnel form a ‘Matsya Yantra’, an ancient Indian navigational compass, during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday. Pic/PTI

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From right, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State Sanjay Seth 

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk for the Beating Retreat ceremony

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The bands of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces played foot-tapping melodies. The attendees cheered and applauded the synchronised marches as soldiers formed various shapes, some drawn from Indian traditions.

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