The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, was held today at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other Union Ministers were present on the occasion.
The event honoured the discipline, unity, and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces, with the President of India presiding over the ceremony. This annual tradition celebrates India’s rich heritage and military pride.
The bands of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces played an array of foot-tapping melodies before the distinguished audience.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi said in a post that the ceremony will showcase the strength of India’s rich military heritage. He said that the whole country is proud of the armed forces who dedicate their lives to the defence of the country.
Calling the Beating Retreat ceremony a solemn and dignified tradition that brings the Republic Day celebrations to a close, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had also posted on X: “Set against the grandeur of Vijay Chowk, it reflects the discipline, unity and timeless ethos of our Armed Forces, and stands as a symbol of national pride and military heritage.”
Watch the Beating Retreat ceremony:
The band of the Indian Army is playing 'Vijayee Bharat', 'Aarambh Hai, Prachand Hai', 'Aye Watan, Aye Watan', 'Anand Math', 'Sugamya Bharat', and 'Sitare Hind', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
Indian Army pays tribute to the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory with a formation during the ceremony.
Visuals from the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 at Vijay Chowk, marking the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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The band performances come to a close with the ever-popular tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ played by the Buglers.
The principal conductor of the ceremony was Squadron Leader Leimapokpam Rupachandra Singh. The Indian Army Band conductor was Subedar Major Prakash Joshi, while M Antony, MCPO MUS II and Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar was the conductors of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force bands, respectively.
The conductor of the Central Armed Police Forces band was INSP Chetram. The Pipes & Drums band was played under the instructions of Subedar SP Chourasia, while the Buglers performed under the leadership of Subedar Manoj Kumar.
The event comes to a close with the ever-popular tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ played by the Buglers.
The principal conductor of the ceremony was Squadron Leader Leimapokpam Rupachandra Singh. The Indian Army Band conductor was Subedar Major Prakash Joshi, while M Antony, MCPO MUS II and Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar was the conductors of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force bands, respectively.
The conductor of the Central Armed Police Forces band was INSP Chetram. The Pipes & Drums band was played under the instructions of Subedar SP Chourasia, while the Buglers performed under the leadership of Subedar Manoj Kumar.
The Massed Bands play the tunes 'Bharat Ke Shaan', 'Vande Mataram' and 'Drummers Call'.
The event comes to a close with the ever-popular tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ played by the Buglers.
The band performances come to a close with the ever-popular tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ played by the Buglers.
The principal conductor of the ceremony was Squadron Leader Leimapokpam Rupachandra Singh. The Indian Army Band conductor was Subedar Major Prakash Joshi, while M Antony, MCPO MUS II and Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar was the conductors of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force bands, respectively.
The conductor of the Central Armed Police Forces band was INSP Chetram. The Pipes & Drums band was played under the instructions of Subedar SP Chourasia, while the Buglers performed under the leadership of Subedar Manoj Kumar.
The Massed Bands play the tunes 'Bharat Ke Shaan', 'Vande Mataram' and 'Drummers Call'.
The Pipes & Drums Band performs ʻVeer Sainikʼ while executing a Quick March, composed by Lt Col Vimal Joshi, at the 'Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2026' at Vijay Chowk.
The Pipes & Drums Band performs ʻVeer Sainikʼ while executing a Quick March, composed by Lt Col Vimal Joshi, at the 'Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2026' at Vijay Chowk.
The Beating Retreat ceremony features a performance on Operation Sindoor, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present at the ceremony.
Delhi: The IAF band features a performance on Operation Sindoor at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 pic.twitter.com/WbXebLSmIy
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The Beating Retreat ceremony features a performance on Operation Sindoor, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
Delhi: The IAF band features a performance on Operation Sindoor at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 pic.twitter.com/WbXebLSmIy
— IANS (@ians_india) January 29, 2026
The band of the Indian Army is playing 'Vijayee Bharat', 'Aarambh Hai, Prachand Hai', 'Aye Watan, Aye Watan', 'Anand Math', 'Sugamya Bharat', and 'Sitare Hind', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
The band of the Indian Army is playing 'Vijayee Bharat', 'Aarambh Hai, Prachand Hai', 'Aye Watan, Aye Watan', 'Anand Math', 'Sugamya Bharat', and 'Sitare Hind', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
Indian Army pays tribute to the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory with a formation during the ceremony.
The Beating Retreat ceremony features a performance on Operation Sindoor, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present at the ceremony.
Delhi: The IAF band features a performance on Operation Sindoor at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 pic.twitter.com/WbXebLSmIy
— IANS (@ians_india) January 29, 2026
The CAPF bands are performing at the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 at Vijay Chowk. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also present.
Delhi: Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 is underway at Vijay Chowk. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also present pic.twitter.com/nN6Yze7PDl
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Bands form the iconic ‘Amar Jawan’ formation, paying tribute to the bravehearts of the Indian Army.
The tunes played by the band of the Indian Air Force include 'Brave Warrior', 'Twilight', 'Alert', and 'Flying Star', while the Indian Navy band playlist includes 'Namaste', 'Sagar Pawan', 'Matribhumi', 'Tejasvi', and 'Jai Bharati'.
The tunes played by the band of the Indian Air Force include 'Brave Warrior', 'Twilight', 'Alert', and 'Flying Star', while the Indian Navy band playlist includes 'Namaste', 'Sagar Pawan', 'Matribhumi', 'Tejasvi', and 'Jai Bharati'.
The ceremony has begun with the Massed band’s ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’, followed by melodious tunes by the Pipes & Drums band such as 'Atulya Bharat', 'Veer Sainik', 'Mili Jhuli', 'Nritya Sarita', 'Marooni', and 'Jhelum'.
The Central Armed Police Forces bands will play ‘Vijay Bharat’, 'Hathrohi', 'Jai Ho' and 'Veer Seepahi'.
The national flag has been unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
watch | Delhi: National flag unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
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President Murmu had left in a traditional carriage for Vijay Chowk to attend the ceremony, which will mark the culmination of the 77th Republic Day Celebrations.
President Droupadi Murmu has also arrived at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. She was welcomed by PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others.
watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
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The ceremony has begun with the Massed band’s ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’, followed by melodious tunes by the Pipes & Drums band such as 'Atulya Bharat', 'Veer Sainik', 'Mili Jhuli', 'Nritya Sarita', 'Marooni', and 'Jhelum'.
The Central Armed Police Forces bands will play ‘Vijay Bharat’, 'Hathrohi', 'Jai Ho' and 'Veer Seepahi'.
The national flag has been unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
watch | Delhi: National flag unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the venue to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. He is being received by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
watch | Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu has also arrived at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. She was welcomed by PM Modi.
watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu has also arrived at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. She was welcomed by PM Modi.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 at Vijay Chowk pic.twitter.com/9R8yo6WwE1
— IANS (@ians_india) January 29, 2026
The national flag has been unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
watch | Delhi: National flag unfurled at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also present.
(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/TMkPhqDLbp
President Murmu had left in a traditional carriage for Vijay Chowk to attend the ceremony, which will mark the culmination of the 77th Republic Day Celebrations.
President Droupadi Murmu has also arrived at Vijay Chowk to witness the Beating Retreat ceremony. She was welcomed by PM Modi.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 at Vijay Chowk pic.twitter.com/9R8yo6WwE1
— IANS (@ians_india) January 29, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu has also arrived at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. She was welcomed by PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others.
watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the venue to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. He was being received by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the venue to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony. He is being received by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
watch | Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Vijay Chowk to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
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The annual Beating Retreat ceremony begins at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, featuring musical performances by the bands of the country's armed forces to mark the close of Republic Day celebrations.