The beating retreat: Republic Day celebrations end

The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations. The spectacular ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President Pranab Mukherjee, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the three defence chiefs along with others.

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee begins the procession at Rashtrapati Bhavan and moves towards Vijay Chowk.

The buggy is being used after 20 years. It was traditionally used years back by the President of India.

The three branches of the Indian military perform together at the beating retreat.

Spectators during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Illuminated Raisina Hill during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister AK Antony and MoS Jitendra Singh at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shake hands at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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