New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of 76th Republic Day celebrations, began here with Vijay Chowk immersed in melodies of Indian tunes in the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over the Raisina Hills.

The bands of the Indian Army (IA), the Indian Navy (IN), the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will play 30 foot-tapping Indian tunes before a distinguished audience which includes President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The ceremony began with the massed band's 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' tune. The principal conductor of the ceremony will be Commander Manoj Sebastian.

President Murmu le...