Beating Retreat 2024: Vijay Chowk enthralls with a spectacular show on a foggy January 29

The Beating Retreat serves as the official conclusion to the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi each year. As the sun set over the grand Raisina Hills on January 29, the historic Vijay Chowk became the backdrop for the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, marking the finale of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. (Image: Twitter//@narendramodi)

The distinguished audience, including President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, other Union Ministers, senior officials, and the general public, witnessed the musical spectacle. (Image: Twitter//@narendramodi)

The ceremony kicks off with the massed band's 'Shankhnaad' tune, followed by enthralling melodies like 'Veer Bharat,' 'Sangam Dur,' 'Deshon ka Sartaj Bharat,' 'Bhagirathi,' and 'Arjuna' by the Pipes and Drums band. (Image: AFP)

Bands of the Indian military signalled the retreat as part of the spectacular ceremony. Enthralling compositions such as 'Faulad Ka Jigar,' 'Agniveer,' 'Kargil 1999,' and 'Taqat Watan' were performed by the Indian Army band. (Image: AFP)