1) Beating the Retreat is a traditional event that marks the conclusion of Republic Day celebrations in India.
2) It is believed to have originated from a military practice dating back to the 16th century, where troops would signal the end of the day's activities by sounding retreat before returning to their camps.
3) The Beating the Retreat ceremony occurs on the evening of January 29th, four days after Republic Day.
4) This ceremony is held at Raisina Hills in New Delhi, facing the President's House.
5) It involves participation from all three branches of the Armed Forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
6) The ceremony kicks off with the arrival of the President accompanied by his bodyguards.
7) In the 2024 edition of Beating the Retreat, fourteen military bands performed.
8) Wing Commander Vipul Goyal commanded the Inter Services Guard during the 2024 Beating the Retreat ceremony.
9) Flight Lieutenant Shrikant Sharma led the Air Force March during the Beating the Retreat ceremony in 2024.
10) The Delhi Traffic Police Department issues advisories regarding potential traffic diversions to accommodate the celebrations.