This article will continue to focus on the important days that are integral to the defence forces. Every year, there are certain days kept for celebrating the spirit and history of the Army, Navy and Airforce. The idea is to educate defense aspirants as it will be beneficial for them to know about the history and reason behind the celebration of these days.

This article will focus on the important days that are integral to the defence forces. Every year, there are certain days kept for celebrating the spirit and history of the Army, Navy and Airforce. The idea is to educate defense aspirants as it will be beneficial for them to know about the history and reason behind the celebration of these days.

Every year, nearly 800 bandsmen come together to celebrate the beating retreat, marking the end of the four day Republic Day celebrations. Beating retreat is one of the oldest Army traditions being followed till date. It has been mentioned in the oldest scriptures such as Mahabharata when troops disengaged from battles at sunset to mark the end of the day. Therefore, the bugler’s sound and the custom of standing still has been retained to this day.