Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2026. Beating Retreat ceremony Vijay Chowk

Описание: The Beating Retreat ceremony is a grand military tradition that marks the formal conclusion of India's Republic Day festivities. Held every year on the evening of January 29, it transforms Vijay Chowk into a stage of musical precision and national pride.
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Beating Retreat ceremony

The Beating Retreat ceremony is a grand military tradition that marks the formal conclusion of India's Republic Day festivities. Held every year on the evening of January 29, it transforms Vijay Chowk into a stage of musical precision and national pride.

If you are following the 2026 celebrations, here is everything you need to know:

🗓️ 2026 Schedule & Logistics
Main Ceremony: Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Time: Usually starts around 5:00 PM and concludes at sunset (approx. 6:00 PM).

Venue: Vijay Chowk, New Delhi (with the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan as the backdrop).

Tickets: Available online via the Aamantran portal or at designated offline booths (e.g., Sena Bhawan, Jantar Mantar) until mid-January.

Traffic: Expect major diversions around Raisina Hill and Kartavya Path between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

🎺 Key Highlights of the Ceremony
The event is a symphony of "Massed Bands" from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Central Armed Police Forces.

Musical Repertoire: The bands perform a mix of traditional Indian tunes and classic martial music. In recent years, there has been a significant shift toward Indian compositions like Sare Jahan Se Achha.

The Hymn: Traditionally, the ceremony featured the hymn Abide With Me, though recent years have seen it replaced or supplemented by patriotic Indian songs like Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon.

The Illumination: As the sun sets and the national flag is lowered, the surrounding buildings—Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block, and Parliament House—are suddenly bathed in thousands of shimmering lights.

The Retreat: The ceremony officially ends with the buglers sounding the "Retreat," signaling the troops to return to their barracks.
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