IN PHOTOS: Traffic curbs in Central Delhi for Beating Retreat rehearsal

Updated On: 27 January, 2026 09:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The Delhi Traffic Police had imposed traffic restrictions around Vijay Chowk from 4 pm to 6 pm on January 27 for the full dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat ceremony, urging commuters to take alternate routes (PICS/PTI) 

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<p>As per the official statement, Vijay Chowk will remain completely closed for general traffic on Tuesday during the restricted period. In addition, vehicular movement will not be allowed on several connecting roads leading towards Vijay Chowk </p>

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As per the official statement, Vijay Chowk will remain completely closed for general traffic on Tuesday during the restricted period. In addition, vehicular movement will not be allowed on several connecting roads leading towards Vijay Chowk

<p>The advisory further stated that Kartavya Path, between Vijay Chowk and the Rafi Marg-Kartavya Path crossing, will also remain closed to traffic </p>

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The advisory further stated that Kartavya Path, between Vijay Chowk and the Rafi Marg-Kartavya Path crossing, will also remain closed to traffic

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The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held on January 29, marking the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations

<p>India`s enormous cultural diversity, growing capabilities across domains, and military prowess were on display on Kartavya Path on Monday as people in Delhi and other parts of the country celebrated the 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm </p>

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India`s enormous cultural diversity, growing capabilities across domains, and military prowess were on display on Kartavya Path on Monday as people in Delhi and other parts of the country celebrated the 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm

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Full dress rehearsal underway ahead of the Beating Retreat ceremony, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi

<p>A hundred cultural artists heralded the parade during the dress rehearsal, on the theme `Vividata Mein Ekta - Unity in Diversity`, demonstrating the nation`s unity and rich cultural diversity </p>

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A hundred cultural artists heralded the parade during the dress rehearsal, on the theme `Vividata Mein Ekta - Unity in Diversity`, demonstrating the nation`s unity and rich cultural diversity

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The main event at the national capital saw participation from a European Union Contingent. It comprised four Flag Bearers on three gypsies

<p>The traffic police have advised people to avoid those routes and take alternate routes during the restricted hours. This includes Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road - Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, and Minto Road, etc </p>

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The traffic police have advised people to avoid those routes and take alternate routes during the restricted hours. This includes Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road - Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, and Minto Road, etc

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Kartavya Path stretches remained closed for vehicular movement during rehearsal hours on Tuesday

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