Drums, Bugles And Brilliance: Beating Retreat 2026 In Photos

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi attended the Beating Retreat ceremony, which formally brought the country’s Republic Day celebrations to a close.

The event is attended by the President, Prime Minister, senior government functionaries and top military officials.

Armed forces personnel form a 'Dhanush' formation during the Beating Retreat ceremony.

Armed forces personnel form a trophy-shaped formation to pay tribute to India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory.

Armed forces personnel form a 'Sindoor' formation during the Beating Retreat ceremony.

Armed forces personnel form a soldier formation during the Beating Retreat ceremony.

The annual event, steeped in military tradition, is a tribute to the discipline, heritage and service of India’s armed forces.