War memorials are dedicated to the martyrs who lost their lives fighting for the nation. Paying a visit to these war memorial can give you a glimpse of India’s heroic past. It’s a reminiscence of the courage of our soldiers; a reminiscence of their sacrifice. These war memorials are located at different places across the country. Here’s a list of 6 such war memorials that you must visit to pay a tribute to the great souls.
India Gate
Memorial to Undivided Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I between 1914 and 1921, the India Gate, is located at the heart of India’s capital city, New Delhi. About 2.3 km from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it is located on the eastern extremity of the ceremonial boulevard, Rajpath. India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to honour the soldiers and pay tribute to those who died or were injured during the war. Today, India Gate is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi.
EME WAR MEMORIAL, BHOPAL
The EME War Memorial, Bhopal, is first of its kind in India as it has a light and sound facility to narrate stories of bravery of the nation’s valiant soldiers, who lost their lives fighting for the nation. An Interpretation Centre has also been set up on the premises, designed as a semi-open congregation space with an information display system, providing a preview to visitors.
DARJEELING WAR MEMORIAL
Located in Darjeeling, West Bengal, the War Memorial stands as a quite reminiscence of the Gurkha martyrs of Darjeeling, who forfeited their lives for the country in the operations and wars that took place since independence. In 1976, Manish Gupta, the then Deputy Commissioner of Darjeeling, constructed the War Memorial to pay a tribute to the 76 brave sons of Darjeeling who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the nation. With photography strictly prohibited, you can catch its glimpse while on the famous Darjeeling Toy Train, as it goes round this place on a circular path.
KARGIL WAR MEMORIAL
Also known as the Vijaypath, Kargil War Memorial is located in Dras, in the foothills of the Tololing Hill. Located about 5 kilometres from the city centre across Tiger Hill, Kargil, the memorial was built in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who were killed during the 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan. The memorial has a huge epitaph with names of all the officers and soldiers who died in war.
VICTORY WAR MEMORIAL, CHENNAI
Located near Marina Beach, Victory War Memorial is built to honour the memory of soldiers who died during the two world wars. The Victory War Memorial was initially constructed to celebrate the victory of allied armies during World War I. It later became a War Memorial after World War II in the memory of those from Madras presidency who lost their lives while fighting. Also known as Cupids Bow, marble rock and a circular structure have been built here in the memory of the soldiers.
TAWANG WAR MEMORIAL
A splendid monument, Tawang War Memorial, stands tall amidst the snow-capped peaks at Tawang, in Arunachal Pradesh. The memorial was built to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Locally known as Namgyal Chortan, the impressive 40-feet high dappled war memorial is constructed in a stupa design. The memorial reserves names of 2420 Indian soldiers engraved in gold on 32 black granite plaques.
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