Indian martial tunes flavour Beating Retreat

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​Lilting martial tunes and massed pipes and drum bands reverberated the air while the majestic Raisina Hills was lit up as part of the Beating Retreat ceremony here today, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations.

Rendition of 'Vandemataram' in a fusion of western and Indian classical style titled 'Renaissance' was the highlight of the ceremony while tabla and shehnai made their maiden entry into the function held at the historic Vijay Chowk.

Text: PTI

Images: AP

Image: A military band plays at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block that house several Indian ministries during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities.