published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last update: January 26, 2024, 17:00 IST
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The Beating Retreat ceremony serves as a majestic conclusion to India's week-long Republic Day festivities.
REPUBLIC DAY 2024: The Beating Retreat Ceremony serves as a majestic conclusion to the week-long Republic Day (R-Day) celebration. It is scheduled to take place on January 29 at Vijay Chowk, Delhi. This year's ceremony promises to be a spectacular event presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.
The highlight of this year's Beating Retreat Ceremony will be a grand fanfare featuring 29 tunes inspired by classical Ragas. The tunes will be performed by bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and CAPF. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
Additionally, the event boasts the distinction of hosting the largest drone show to date, with 3,500 indigenous drones lighting up the sky over Raisina Hill, providing a stunning visual spectacle.
How to LIVE stream the beating retreat ceremony online?
For those unable to attend in person, there are several options to view the live stream. The Beating Retreat Ceremony will be broadcast live on the national YouTube channel Doordarshan, allowing viewers to experience the greatness from the comfort of their homes.
How to watch the Beating Retirement Ceremony LIVE on TV?
Television enthusiasts can tune into the national channel Doordarshan to witness the live telecast of the Beating Retreat Ceremony on television, capturing all the cultural richness and patriotic fervor of the event.
How to see it live from the venue?
For those eager to be part of the live audience at Vijay Chowk, tickets must be booked in advance. The nearest metro stations to the venue are Shivaji Stadium, Janpath and Udyog Bhawan, offering convenient access for attendees.
How to book beating retreat ceremony tickets online?
Ticket booking for the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2024 can be done online through the official website www.aamantran.mod.gov.in. The process is simple:
- Visit the website and register with your mobile number.
- Enter the Captcha code provided and fill in the necessary personal details of the attendees.
- Complete the registration by entering the OTP received on your mobile.
- Choose your desired entry category such as FDR – Republic Day Parade, Republic Day Parade, Rehearsal – Beating the Retreat, Beating the Retirement – FDR or Beating the Retirement Ceremony.
- Make an online payment to secure your tickets.
- A QR code will be generated for greater security that will contain the address of the place.
It is important to note that these tickets are not cancelable or transferable. Each registered mobile number is limited to reserving a maximum of 10 tickets, ensuring a fair distribution of available spaces for this extraordinary event.
