What is Beating Retreat ceremony, held 3 days after Republic Day?
The Beating Retreat organised annually at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on January 29 signifies the end of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony marks the event when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and returned to the camps at the sounding of the Retreat. The ceremony includes performances by the bands of the Indian military and various police contingents.