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IN PHOTOS: Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony of Indian Navy in Mumbai

Updated On: 08 December, 2025 11:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Indian Navy showcased its heritage, discipline and operational strength during the annual Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony held at the Gateway of India on Monday evening. Pics/Ashish Raje

The Indian Navy showcased its heritage, discipline and operational strength during the annual Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony held at the Gateway of India on Monday evening. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The Indian Navy showcased its heritage, discipline and operational strength during the annual Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony held at the Gateway of India on Monday evening. Pics/Ashish Raje
<p>The programme also included precision drills, the traditional Sailor&rsquo;s Hornpipe dance, and musical performances by the Indian Naval Band</p>

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The programme also included precision drills, the traditional Sailor’s Hornpipe dance, and musical performances by the Indian Naval Band

<p>India celebrates Navy Day on December 4 each year to honour the Indian Navy&rsquo;s achievements, particularly its role in Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak War</p>

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India celebrates Navy Day on December 4 each year to honour the Indian Navy’s achievements, particularly its role in Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak War

<p>Navy Day commemorates the Navy&rsquo;s decisive role in Operation Trident during the 1971 war</p>

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Navy Day commemorates the Navy’s decisive role in Operation Trident during the 1971 war

<p>Huge crowds witnessed a mix of military precision, cultural performances and maritime demonstrations</p>

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Huge crowds witnessed a mix of military precision, cultural performances and maritime demonstrations

<p>Visitors were given a rare glimpse of the Navy&rsquo;s preparedness and expertise</p>

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Visitors were given a rare glimpse of the Navy’s preparedness and expertise

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