राष्ट्रीय समर स्मारक/ National War Memorial represents the gratitude of a Nation to its Armed Forces & serves as a symbol of inspiration for future Generations
The lighting plan of
#NationalWarMemorial
is well sewn into the fabric of the overall design thereby highlighting details, & colours of the Chakras and honour walls. This seamless integration provides an immersive and evocative visual experience
The Amar Chakra,Sanctum Sanctorum of
#NationalWarMemorial
, where wreaths are laid is 15.5 metre tall Obelisk with an Eternal Flame and inscription for the martyrs -
‘शहीदों की चिताओं पर जुड़ेंगे हर बरस मेले,
वतन पर मिटने वालों का यही बाकी निशाँ होगा’
Since-Independence nearly 26,000 soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces have made supreme sacrifice to defend sovereignty & integrity of India.The
#NationalWarMemorial
represents gratitude of a Nation to its Armed Forces & will serve as a symbol of inspiration for future generations
Best way to explore
#NationalWarMemorial
is to browse the website before you pay a visit
or download the App from Google Play Store to know details of the War Memorial
In a heartfelt tribute to their comrades on the first death
#anniversary
of Late Gen Bipin Rawat,
#CDS
, Mrs Madhulika Rawat, Brig LS Lidder & Lt Col Harjinder, along with ten other Offrs, JCOs & men, homage was paid to the departed souls at
#AmarJawanJyoti
at
#NationalWarMemorial
The Dedication Ceremony at the magnificent
#NationalWarMemorial
included visit by the Hon'ble PM to the Param Yudh Sthal, lighting of Eternal flame, a Consecration ceremony, Wreath Laying, Retreat, Fly past by Helicopters showering rose petals
Newly sworn in Rajya Raksha Mantri Shri Shripad Y Naik also paid tributes to the Bravehearts at the National War Memorial followed by a brief visit around the monument today evening.
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@IAF_MCC
On 258th Army Medical Corps Day, Surg Vice Admiral Rajat Datta, AVSM, SM, VSM, PHS, DG AFMS and three Service DGsMS paid homage to
#FallenHeroes
at
#NationalWarMemorial
. The ceremony was followed by flagging off of Motorcycle Expedition by DG AFMS
@PMOIndia
@drajaykumar_ias
Newly sworn in Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid homage to the Bravehearts at National War Memorial followed by a brief visit around the newly build monument
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@indiannavy
@adgpi
The Hero of
#Basantar
, 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC (P), etched a tale of valour in blood in
#1971War
. Refusing to abandon his burning tank, he fought till his last breath while blunting enemy's armoured assault. Homage to the
#Iconic
Warrior on his Balidaan Diwas. Lest we forget.
Commemorating the valour, courage, & supreme sacrifice of Maj SS Randhawa,
#KirtiChakra
, Next-of-Kin ceremony was solemnised at
#NationalWarMemorial
, in which Lt Col Ravinderjit Randhawa, wife of braveheart &
#VeerNari
paid homage at
#AmarJawanJyoti
with pride & fortitude.
Taking pride in the valiant service and supreme sacrifice of Lt Col A S Batth in the line of duty, Mrs Balwinder Kaur paid floral homage to the
#Braveheart
at
#NationalWarMemorial
. Holding her emotions, the brave mother recollected the nostalgic moments with the
#fallen
warrior.
On behalf of CISC & all ranks of HQ IDS, Dte of National War Memorial conveys heartfelt condolences on the sad & untimely demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 fallen soldiers of Indian Armed Forces.
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@DefenceMinIndia
@PMO
@HQ_IDS_India
#AWWA
#CDS
#COAS
Undaunted courage displayed by
#Bravehearts
in
#Galwan
Skirmish was revisited when citation in honour of Sep Chandra Kanta Pradhan, SM, 16
#BIHAR
was recited during Next-of-Kin Ceremony. Holding her tears, Mrs Malti Pradhan, the brave mother, paid solemn homage at
#AmarJawanJyoti
Seasons have passed since 1997, but a mother never misses a ritual on 20th July every year. Concealing her deep anguish on losing her brave son, Mrs Aneeta Datt paid floral homage to Lt Puneet Nath Datt,
#Ashok
Chakra on his
#Balidaan
Diwas & recalled her nostalgic moments.
Commemorating 44th Raising Day of Mechanised Infantry, Lt Gen PS Shekhawat, AVSM, SM, DG (DC & W) & Col, MECH INF, Lt Gen PM Hariz (Retd) & Maj Gen PK Siwach (Retd) on behalf of all ranks and
#veterans
paid homage to
#Bravehearts
at
#AmarJawanJyoti
in a wreath-laying ceremony.
It is only a soldier who lives a life less ordinary. The comradeship & camaraderie in men-in-uniform makes
#ArmedForces
a distinct entity. For them working together is bonhomie, & dying together for the
#Nation
a rare
#honour
. Homage to 73
#Bravehearts
on their
#Balidaan
Diwas.
Honouring the supreme sacrifice and inspirational valour of gallant heroes in the line duty, Lt Gen Suresh Chandra Tandi, VSM, DG OS & Col Comdt, paid homage at
#AmarJawanJyoti
at
#NationalWarMemorial
on 248th Army Ordnance Corps Day
#Onthisday
125 gallant soldiers of 4
#RAJPUT
, led by Lt Col BN Avasthy, made supreme sacrifice in Battle of Lagyala Gompa, 1962. The gallant last stand by our heroes while fighting numerically superior enemy has inspired generations. Homage to
#Immortals
on their
#Balidaan
Diwas.
Change-of-Guard Ceremony at
#NationalWarMemorial
is a ceremonial pageantry in which smartly attired soldiers from tri-services display crisp movements in sync with the military band playing marching tunes. The ceremony encapsulates deep-rooted sense of duty among soldiers.
Attired immaculately in ceremonial regalia, soldiers of
#IndianAirForce
took over guard duties from
#IndianNavy
in
#Change
-of-Guard Ceremony. The weekly event was followed by
#Next
-of-Kin Ceremony in which Mrs Kiran Khanda W/o Late Sgt Satish Kumar paid homage at
#AmarJawanJyoti
.
#Veer
Nari is just not a brave woman who lost her soldier in service of the
#Nation
. Resolute to live a life with dignity & self-esteem, she is an epitome of determination in the face of adversity.
#NoK
Ceremony at
#NationalWarMemorial
honours the indomitable spirit of Veer Naris
In commemoration of nation’s 74th Republic Day, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister,laid wreath at
#AmarJawanJyoti
in
#NationalWarMemorial
. A 'two-minute’ silence was observed to honor the memory of
#Bravehearts
, who'd made supreme
#sacrifice
in their service to the nation
The statue of unknown soldier at
#NationalWarMemorial
is dedicated to our fallen soldiers who never returned home from War. The structure is a solemn endeavour to recall & remember our
#unsung
heroes who sacrificed their lives in various war fronts for the
#Nation
.
#LestWeForget