The Indian Defence Ministry (L), Home Ministry (R) and Presidential Palace (C) buildings are illuminated during the full-dress rehearsal for the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony in New Delhi January 28, 2012. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations, and is held every year on January 29. [Photo/Agencies]

The Indian parliament building is illuminated during the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony in New Delhi January 29, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]