Drums of Destiny: Beating Retreat’s Patriotic Fire. The Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk (formerly Rajpath) in New Delhi is a time-honored military tradition that signals the end of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Held annually on January 29, it showcases the precision and heritage of the armed forces through music and drills. President Droupadi Murmu, … Continue reading Drums of Destiny: Beating Retreat’s Patriotic Fire