The outermost layer or circle is the Circle of Protection or the Rakshak Chakra, followed by Circle of War or the Yudh Path. The next layer is the Circle of Sacrifice or Tyag Chakra, then the Circle of Bravery or Veer Chakra and finally Rebirth or Punarjanam.
Entrance Gate of National War Memorial
Main Entrance gate is so beautifully designed fountain and building architecture making it heart touching.Flowers and grass inside it chosen very carefully .Every fountain and tree have the light it is making too beautiful.
Fountain: Fountains are made around the third circle(chakra) around the wall inscribed with names.fountains are so beautiful each have lighting system.
Flowers and Trees: flowers tree are also grown in this circle the are making it more attractive.The selection of colour is mind blowing of flowers.These flowers also have light system they will make it more beautiful in night.
LCD Display:
In this circle there are one LCD display .Which is operating by touch .In this we can find all information about the martyrs whose name are inscribed on wall by entering their code assigned by indian force.
In this there are also whole view of National War Memorial.
In this there are also whole view of National War Memorial.
Circle of Protection | Rakshak Chakra
The Circle of protection personifies the territorial control of the armed forces of the borders where the topography bows down to receive these valourous soldiers. The brave soldiers have never ceased to disappoint the land and all their brothers and sisters. This circle renders the space to personify imprints from the past that we look back to stay grounded. This circle signifies a shift in memory of war, towards a peaceful future.
The trees are arranged in a specific order in a circular arrangement inspired from the fleet formation of the soldiers, signifying the disciplined life led by the soldiers out of all odds. This space gives a feel of walking through a fleet of upright soldiers who are standing straight and ready for protecting their country.
Circle of War | Yudh Path - War trench - Concept
- A central axis to the memorial is also the Yudh Path Axis connecting the north and the south zone, this axis is located perpendicular to the Rajpath. People can enter into the memorial complex only through this path. The Yudh path holds two galleries and convenience stores at the north and the south zone in the subterranean level which educates and provides with the information on the history of some of the important battles fought by the Indian Soldiers.
- when we enter into Yudh Path. There are description of india battles on iron plates on the walls in english and hindi language both. Images are such as.......
Smarika
At the entry of yudh path there is one smarika is designed people are taking selfies and pictures over there.
Moment of Militar Pride: 1947 to1962
Battles which led to Indian victory in 1971
Moment of Military Pride India-Pakistan War : 1965
Operation Vijay
Battle of Hazipir
When we come out from yudh path infront of that there is sruptle of hazipir battle in circular part.
Stairs are constructed both side to come out from yudh path.Circle of Sacrifice | Tyag chakra
The Circle of Sacrifice, metaphorically represents the formation of the soldiers in the war. As derived from the concept of Chakra vyuga the soldiers stand in the endless rows in the formation of concentric circles protecting the nation. The concentric rings are created by arranging granite stones each representing an individual soldier. Continuous band of stones hold and protect itself and its occupants within, symbolising discipline, order, and commitment of our heroes towards the nation.
Each granite stone block represents a Martyr, on which his name and ranks are engraved. The wall of sacrifice has been designed as a modular self balancing structural stacking system which is 2m length and 1.5m height. It is held together in position through interlocking mechanism generally found as a technique in Indian architecture. The proposed design can hold 30,000 names of the soldiers with space left for future expansion.
Each granite stone block represents a Martyr, on which his name and ranks are engraved. The wall of sacrifice has been designed as a modular self balancing structural stacking system which is 2m length and 1.5m height. It is held together in position through interlocking mechanism generally found as a technique in Indian architecture. The proposed design can hold 30,000 names of the soldiers with space left for future expansion.
- 16 walls in concentric fashion have been made in the 'Tyag Chakra' zone for paying homage to the over 25,000 battle casualties.
- The name of the soldiers who have made supreme sacrifice have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets arranged in a circular pattern which symbolises the ancient Indian war formation 'Chakravyuh'.
- In this tablets name of the soldiers and their code are inscribed with year.
- There is also few boards between these walls on which the Battle detail are inscribed.
Statue of Soldiers
A soldier statue are also constructed, people are eager to capture picture with this statue.
In this zone there is an LCD display on which we can get information about any soldiers and we can also pay homage.
Circle of Bravery | Veer chakra
History is not merely a summation of previous events, but instead its purpose is to show reasons for why and how these events had happened. It needs to emote pain, breakthroughs, war etc. to the spectators. By learning about the causes and effects of events in Indian War History, people can learn better ways to deal with conflict among nations and individuals. Considering this, the gallery in the memorial will exhibit each war’s history and events.
The circle of bravery has been conceived as subterranean collonnaded semi open corridor holding the stories remembering the bravery exhibited by our soldiers. Veer Chakra Gallery holds 6 bronze murals which depicts the important battles fought by the Indian soldiers after the independence. The list of battles which were the turning point, in the history of the nation building process were Battle of Longewala, Battle of Ganga sagar, Battle of Tithwal, Battle of Rezangla, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Trident.
In this zone six bronze murals, made by noted sculptor Ram Sutar ,depicting famous battles fought by Army, AirForce and Navy have been put up in a gallery in this Veerta chakra.
Battle of Longewala
Battle of Ganga Sagar
Battle of Tithwa
Battle of Rezangla
Operation Meghdoot
Operation Trident
Sign of Indian Forces
Circle of Rebirth | Punarjanm
- The focal point of the memorial is the innermost circle which is the Circle of Rebirth, symbolising the immortality of each of the jawans who lost their lives through the eternal fire in the epicentre.
- The eternal fire is described through a central obelisk which is 15m high, holds the Amar Jawan Jyoti in the middle and the Ashoka Chakra - the Emblem at the top, symbolising the act of burning soldiers in protecting our nation.
- The central obelisk is topped with an Asokan Capital and the base bears the famous couplet 'shaeed ki mazron par..'by poet Jagdamba Prasad Mishra'Hitaishi'
- Below obelisk there is an 'eternal flame'-signifying the soul of soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.
- This is the second eternal flame ,one is the beside amar Javan Jyoti.
- The height of obelisk is 15.5 meter .
- Round stairs are designed to go down and designed in such a way after entering and watching it you will get automatically stairs to come out from this zone.
The landscape of the National War Memorial(Rashtrapati Samar Smarak) is inspired from Mughal gardens which emphasises the belief of gardens being the door to the heaven. Some features adopted from the Mughal gardens include the sequential arrangement of different layers of the landscape.
The outer ring has flower bearing trees arranged in a perfect order like a fleet of soldiers. The next ring is an earth berm followed by small and medium size shrubs with white flowers and fragrance symbolising peace and purity.
