Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Beating Retreat Ceremony Celebrates Vande Mataram
The Beating Retreat Ceremony is a big event that happens every year to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations.
This year, it took place on January 29, 2026, at Raisina Hill in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu was there, along with other important leaders like the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Defence Minister.
The ceremony included lots of patriotic songs like 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' and 'Vijay Bharat'.
There were also special performances to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', the Gaganyaan mission, and 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'.
Big screens were set up so everyone could see the performances and special images related to these celebrations.
It was a very festive and patriotic event.
The Beating Retreat Ceremony marked the closure of Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2026, at Raisina Hill, New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony, arriving in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles.
Patriotic tunes like 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja', 'Vijay Bharat', and 'Jai Ho' were performed by various bands.
The ceremony celebrated significant milestones such as 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', the Gaganyaan mission, and 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'.
Dignitaries including Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, three service chiefs, and other dignitaries
- What
- Beating Retreat Ceremony marking the closure of Republic Day celebrations
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- Raisina Hill, Vijay Chowk, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate the closure of Republic Day and commemorate significant national events and milestones
- Event
- Beating Retreat Ceremony
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Location
- Raisina Hill, Vijay Chowk, New Delhi
- Presided By
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Key Performances
- Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Vijay Bharat, Jai Ho
- Special Celebrations
- 150 years of Vande Mataram, Gaganyaan mission, Amar Jawan Jyoti
- Dignitaries Present
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, three service chiefs
Sources
Vijay Bharat, other tunes regale audience at Beating Retreat amid Vande Mataram spirit
From ‘Kadam Kadam’ to ‘Vijay Bharat’, Beating Retreat closes R-Day at Raisina Hill
After AR Rahman communal comment row, ‘Jai Ho’ takes center stage at Beating Retreat ceremony
Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, ‘Vande Mataram’ spirit
