Beating the Retreat marks end of Republic Day celebrations

Colours and standards are cased and flags lowered.

The ceremony creates nostalgia for the times gone by.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament House, the North and South Blocks along with other official buildings in Raisina Hill lit up on the occasion.

As the tricolour was lowered by military personnel, camel-mounted troops on regalia atop Raisina Hill retreated along with the bands.

The corridors of power were lit up by the lights bringing the 65th Republic Day celebrations to a conclusion.