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Detailed explanation-1: -Beating retreat in India officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after the Republic Day and is organized by Section D of the Ministry of Defence.

Detailed explanation-2: -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 sounding of the Retreat. Colours and Standards are cased and flags lowered. The ceremony creates a longing for the times gone by.

Detailed explanation-3: -In terms of scale, while the January 26 celebrations may be grander, the Beating Retreat, capping off the Republic Day celebrations, also has its share of synchronised marches, memorable musical pieces and more. Such a ceremony is also held by Armed Forces in the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beating Retreat ceremony marking culmination of Republic Day celebrations to be held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Beating the Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of four-day-long Republic Day celebrations will be held at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi today.

Detailed explanation-5: -The four-day celebration of India’s Republic Day will end with the spectacular Beating Retreat ceremony at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Sunday (January 29) evening. The event will be broadcast on DD National and live-streamed on Doordarshan’s YouTube channel from 4.50 pm.