Beautiful pics of Beating Retreat ceremony that marks the end of R-Day celebrations

New Delhi, Jan 30: The military on Friday held the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Vijay Chowk to mark the end of three-day long Republic Day celebrations.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues and high-ranking government officials, among others attended the event.

Here are beautiful pics of Beating Retreat ceremony

President arrives to attend Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on a buggy to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday.

Illuminated Raisina Hill during the Beating Retreat

Illuminated Raisina Hill during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Friday.

Naval brass band performs in New Delhi

The Naval brass band performs during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday.

Tri-Services bands perform at Vijay Chowk

Tri-Services bands perform during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday

A view during the National Anthem at the Beating Retreat ceremony

A view during the National Anthem at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday.

Soldiers bring down the Tri-colour after Beating Retreat

Soldiers bring down the Tri-colour after the conclusion of Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Modi leaving after Beating Retreat ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he leaves after attending the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Friday.