Preparations in full swing ahead of Beating Retreat ceremony in Delhi
The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities. The ceremony is held annually at Vijay Chowk on January 29.
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The annual Beating Retreat ceremony will take place in Delhi on January 29. The ceremony marks a centuries-old military tradition, dating back to the days when troops disengaged from a battle at sunset.(AP)
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Camel-mounted soldiers stand in formation during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill which houses India's most important offices and the presidential palace in New Delhi.(AP)
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Indian military bands march during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill in New Delhi.(AP)
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To encourage a startup led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, for the first time in the country, a drone show consisting of 1,000 drones will be held during the Beating Retreat event in Republic Day celebrations this year, said an official from the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.(AP)
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