Updated: January 29, 2023 9:02 PM IST 
New Delhi: Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Beating Retreat ceremony held at the historic Vijay Chowk here on Sunday as Indian classical tunes played by bands of the armed forces filled the air, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations. Foot-tapping music marked the beginning of the ceremony with the arrival of President Droupadi Murmu. She was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prime Minister Modi got drenched as he moved around outside the sheltered area, waving at the audience after the ceremony was over.
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#WATCH | Amid rain lashing the national capital, Military bands enthrall audience at ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi
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#WATCH | The Naval band performs 'Ekla Cholo Re' at the ‘Beating the Retreat' ceremony pic.twitter.com/boTRtEjsW7
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The band formed a formation representing ‘Charkha'(spinning wheel) and a rendition of ‘Ishwar Jan ko’ followed this formation.
Air Force band march at the Beating Retreat Ceremony.
'Beating the Retreat' ceremony underway at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi#BeatingRetreat | #RepublicDay | #RDayWithAIR | #BeatingRetreatCeremony pic.twitter.com/OR2MqSRZK8
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Pipes and Drum band at Beating Retreat Ceremony
The Pipes and Drum band present Almora composed by NK Jaman Singh
The beating retreat ceremony is being held at Vijay Chowk
marking the official end of this year’s Republic Day celebrations.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Army Staff Manoj Pande and Admiral R. Hari Kumar are present at Vijay Chowk.
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