REpublic Day Celebrations in India from the Begining of Parade till Beat Retreat

1. • It is celebrated to mark the adoption of the
Constitution of India and the transition of
India from a British Dominion to a republic
on JANUARY 26, 1950.
• This is the day when India became a
completely independent country as their
permanent constitution came into force.

2. Commencement of Celebration
The event begins with the Prime Minister of India laying a wreath at the
Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, commemorating all the soldiers who
sacrificed their lives for the country.
Soon, a 21 Gun Salute is presented. The President unfurls the National
Flag and the National Anthem is played.
This marks the beginning of the Parade.

3. Armed Forces Demonstration
• A grand parade begins with winners of
GALLANTRY AWARDS passing the President in
open jeeps.
• The President of India, who is the Commanderin-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the
salute at the grand parade.

4. • The military parade is followed by a colorful cultural
parade depicting India's rich heritage in the form of
tableaus from various states.
• Each state depicts its unique festivals, historical
locations and art.

5. Prime Minister’s Rally
The Republic Day celebration is a three day
extravaganza and post this celebration at
India Gate, on the 27th January, a PM Rally is
held by a crème of N.C.C cadets displaying
various breath-taking performances and
drills.

6. Beating The Retreat
• Beating The Retreat officially denotes the end of
Republic Day festivities.
• All important Government Buildings are beautifully
decorated with lights every evening from 26th to 29th.
• The ceremony starts by the massed bands of the three
services marching in unison, playing popular marching
tunes.
• This is followed by the bugle call for Retreat, the band
master requests permission to take the bands away,
and informs that the closing ceremony is now
complete. The bands march back playing a popular
martial tune Saare Jahan Se Achcha