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[postaresume]

Beating Retreat marks a centuries-old military tradition when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sound of the Retreat. . #SareJahanSeAchha #BeatingRetreat #Vijaychowk #RashtrapatiBhavan #KartavyaPath #RepublicDay2023 #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav

[fintech-solution]

Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, Alankit Limited quote on Union Budget

Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, Alankit Limited quote on Union Budget 2019 & Vijaychowk website & New Delhi News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News.

https://vijaychowk.com/?p=34095

[maqsoodyamani]

کانگریس کا مظاہرہ:راہل گاندھی وجے چوک سے حراست میں

کانگریس کا مظاہرہ:راہل گاندھی وجے چوک سے حراست میں

کانگریس کا مظاہرہ:راہل گاندھی وجے چوک سے حراست میں نئی دہلی ، 26 جولائی ( آئی این ایس انڈیا) کانگریس صدر سونیا گاندھی سے ای ڈی کی دوسرے دن کی پوچھ گچھ تقریباً ایک گھنٹے تک جاری ہے۔ اس کے ساتھ ہی کانگریس اس سوال کیخلاف ملک بھر میں ستیہ گرہ کر رہی ہے۔ راہل گاندھی پارٹی ممبران پارلیمنٹ کے ساتھ وجے چوک کے قریب دھرنے پر بیٹھ گئے جس کے بعد دہلی پولیس نے انہیں حراست میں لے لیا۔سچن پائلٹ نے کانگریس…

[anilbisht]

Beating Retreat – Massed Bands Livening up the Lit-up Eve!

I have been to the Republic Day parade several times but never to this closing ceremony tradition, the Beating Retreat, which is held on every 29th January around Raisina Hills on the Vijay Chowk, flanked by the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan and imposing North Block-South Block buildings in the backdrop.  

So, this time, being a Sunday and the entry pass in my possession, I decided to make my first visit to the Beating Retreat. All these years, I only watched it on TV and now it was time I was about to see it live – massed bands of all the three services at its full glory, an event organised by the Ministry of Defence.  Reaching to the place was a smooth affair; after the parking at Nirman Bhawan, we walked down to Vijay Chowk, passing through several layers of stringent security checks, frisking and metal detectors. We seated the venue well before time especially so to avoid last minute rush and a full house situation where one is denied entry later on.

As per the literature of the ceremony, Beating Retreat is a centuries old military tradition when troops disengaged from the battle at sunset. As soon as the buglers sounded the retreat, the troops ceased fight and flags were lowered.  So, with bugler’s sound, the day’s fight will come to an end. Beating the Retreat is reminiscent of the military tradition of those days.

Activities begins sharp at 5pm, President and the Primer Minister arrive, buglers sound from the Raisina, national anthem is played and three services massed bands starts to descend down and march towards Vijay Chowk to the full view of the dignitaries present and the general public. Amid loud cheers and applause, the massed bands play their bands and perform signature steps with aplomb. The music, the beats and enthusiasm of the spectators is electric and charged up. The silhouette visual of the watchful camel riding soldiers atop North and South block buildings is such a delightful sight. Buglers sound is so high pitched that you feel the vibrations within you.

The performance of the service bands is also equally mesmerizing and enchanting. The one, which stood out the most, was the Navy Band “Admirals Ensignia” who not only played the drums the best but also performed legendary Michael Jackson style signature steps, especially the moonwalk. The Admirals Ensignia garnered the most eyeballs, the rapt attention and the maximum applause for the best performance of the evening. SK Champion composed this fantastic musical from the Navy Band.  Drummers Call was also full of energy with rhythmic beating of the drums, spiced up with amazing variations of sound and speed.

For the viewing benefit of the spectators, giant screens were also installed at the venue. It helped everyone to watch the close-up shots of the event and read information about the performing bands, and also remain updated of the proceedings.

As soon as the ceremony ends, the settings turns grey and dark, and it is time for the show stealer to illuminate the skies! Yes, this is the sight, which everyone awaits with great excitement, patience and eagerness. The whole of Raisina illuminates, with Rashtrapati Bhawan, North-South Block, Parliament and all the other prominent Government buildings around Vijay Chowk lit-up, simultaneously all at the same time, offering a spectacular view of arrayed lights and glitter. Simply an amazing sight - your eyes and mind is fixated and soaked in the atmosphere of zeal and happiness. Such is the razzmatazz that entire settings become every photographer’s delight.

Indeed, a truly wonderful and a spellbinding event orchestrated by all the services, and of high standard too. Leaving a lasting impression of sound and sight, which you hold with you and cherish for long.

© Anil Bisht anilbisht@rediffmail.com

[prayagraj]

‘#Beating the #Retreat’ #ceremony, marking the culmination of #RepublicDay celebrations, will be held at the #historic #VijayChowk in New #Delhi today. #BeatingRetreat #Republicday2018 (at Vijay Chowk)

[headlineenglish]

President, PM attend Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk The ceremony concluded with the tune of 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha'. http://www.headlineenglish.com/featured/president-pm-attend-beating-retreat-ceremony-at-vijay-chowk/?feed_id=53989&_unique_id=6014250157680 #beatingretreatceremony #pmmodi #presidentkovind #vijaychowk

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The Vijay Chowk is illuminated during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on January 29th 2019. The military ceremony, the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, dates back to the days when troops disengaged themselves from battle at sunset. Credit:AFP/Money Sharma #India #RepublicDay #NewDelhi #ceremony #lightshow #dusk #sunset #VijayChowk http://bit.ly/2FVsNmJ

[thedailyexcelsior]

Presidential cavalcade leaves for #VijayChowk. #BeatiingRetreat http://ift.tt/2k5E7Pw

[harshkumarsingh]

#vijaychowk #rajpath #newdelhi

[prayagraj]

As #India marks the culmination of her 69th #RepublicDay #celebration, #Delhi to witness the mesmerizing #BeatingTheRetreat ceremony at #VijayChowk (at Vijay Chowk)

[harshkumarsingh]

#vijaychowk #newdelhi #evening #selfie