The National War Memorial is an Indian national monument built to honor and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of Independent India. The names of armed forces personnel killed during the armed conflicts with Pakistan and China as well as the 1961 War in Goa, Operation Pawan, and other operations such as Operation Rakshak are inscribed on the memorial walls in golden letters.

This monument is spread over 40 acres of land and was built by the Government of India around the existing chhatri, near India Gate, New Delhi. The memorial wall is flushed with the ground and in harmony with existing aesthetics. It completed in January 2019 and was unveiled on 25 February 2019 in an inauguration ceremony held at the monument where the Prime Minister of India in the presence of CDS of India, and the 3 Chief of Staffs of Indian Armed Forces, ignited the eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti (Flames of Eternal Soldiers) at Amar Chakra under the main obelisk of the monument. The Memorial has four concentric circles and a central obelisk, at the bottom of which burns an 'eternal flame' representing the immortal soldier (Amar Jawan). The concentric circles are designed as a Chakravyuh, an ancient Indian war formation are called as follows Amar Chakra (Circle of Immortality): This structure of the memorial derives its name from the Eternal Flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti), continuously burning under the main obelisk at the center of the monument. The flame symbolizes the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers and the promise that the Nation will never forget their sacrifices. Veerta Chakra (Circle of Bravery): The second circle depicts the Bravery of Indian forces in the form of a covered gallery that exhibits six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions of Indian Armed Forces. The battles showcased here are Battle of Gangasagar, Longewala, Tithwal, Rizangla, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Trident. Tyag Chakra (Circle of Sacrifice): The circular concentric walls of honor, which symbolize the ancient war formation ‘Chakravyuh’. The walls are clad with granite tablets where an independent granite tablet is dedicated to each soldier who has made the supreme sacrifice in the battlefield, where his name is etched in golden letters along with the details of Rank. Rakshak Chakra (Circle of Protection): The outermost circle made of rows of trees in the Rakshak Chakra is a reassurance to the citizens of the country about their safety against any threat, with each tree representing the soldiers who ensure the territorial integrity of the Nation, round the clock. The Param Yodha Sthal houses the busts of all the 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour. Contact us on connect@youtellme.ai. . . . . . . . . . . All content on this YouTube channel, including but not limited to videos, images, graphics and logos ("Content"), is the property of Tellme Diginfotech Private Limited (TellMe) unless otherwise stated. Audio clips are either compiled or licensed and is subject to copy right protection. The Content is protected by Indian and International copyright laws relevant to the country where it is displayed. Usage Rights: Viewing and Sharing: You are welcome to view and share the content for personal & non-commercial purposes only. Please ensure that proper credit is given to TellMe, wherever applicable. Reproduction and Distribution: Reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of the Content in any other form, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of TellMe (TellMe) , is strictly prohibited.The Content is protected by Indian and International copyright laws relevant to the country where it is displayed. Copyright Violations: Any unauthorized use of the Content , including but not limited to Machine learning and AI, will violate copyright laws and result in legal action.