Beating Retreat ceremony marks culmination of Republic Day celebrations

Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations,was held on Thursday evening at Vijay Chowk in Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Ministers attended the ceremony. It feature bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces. This year, the seating enclosures at Vijay Chowk have been named after Indian musical instruments, highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage.

VIDEO | Delhi: Visuals from the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026 at Vijay Chowk, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.#BeatingRetreat

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The event, steeped in military tradition, symbolises the conclusion of the Republic Day festivities that began with the grand parade on January 26. This year’s ceremony featured a total of 30 musical performances by bands from the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

At a time when we are marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, this rendition at the Beating Retreat 2026 by our armed forces is particularly special. pic.twitter.com/O2GeBQw9lA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2026

As per tradition,the ceremony concluded with the playing of the patriotic tune ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ by the Buglers, a moment that drew sustained applause and signalled the official end of Republic Day celebrations.