Shaurya Smarak (शौर्य स्मारक) is a war memorial situated at Bhopal, inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 14 October 2016.Shaurya Smarak is established by government of Madhya Pradesh at Bhopal in the heart area of Arera Hills near M.P. Nagar and Secretariat. It is sprawled over large area of about 12 acres. It is developed as a public park with imaginative and interesting architectural installations depicting sacrifice of the soldier.It has a really big campus in which we can get to know more about our soldiers and it is also a park where one can after visiting can sit and enjoy with their families.
The viewers view
In the park there is a 62-feet high sculpture rising from the ground called Shaurya Stambh depicting Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The Army is signified by Granite, The Navy in Grey and the Air Force in White. Around the Shaurya Stambh names of the martyred soldiers have been inscribed on glass boards. Beside the Shaurya Stambh there is Smarak Jyoti which is lit in holographic flame for the honor of the martyrs. Not only this there is a red sculpture kept in the park which when seen from main axis it appears as a ‘Namaskar’ and when looked from another axis it appears as ‘A Drop of Blood’. If we move further in the park there is an underground museum having dedicated galleries and landmark in the memory of war heroes who had shown their gallantry in the various wars with Pakistan and China. It also shows some historical heroes like Maharana Pratap and Tipu Sultan. The galleries portray the original handmade art pieces and portrait of war heroes and display of different arms. Interestingly many displays shows the various ranks and badges for different ranks of Army, Navy and Air force. It is a very good knowledge for a common citizen. Some galleries are also dedicated for award-winning heroes for Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, etc. with their short descriptions of heroic acts.
Ambiance
Shaurya Smarak, the place nicely depicts various aspects of war and life achievements of a soldier in a museum with huge green park and auditorium and huge memorial monument.Here one can get peace and soul satisfaction after viewing the whole campus that how our soldiers deal with various situations and fight for the country. The park is full of greenery one could visit this place with the family, friends or their partners. The best time would be in the evening so that you can enjoy the view, and the place.
Food
Their is a canteen in the campus, when after a whole check of the place, the Smarak, the belongings and the park if you feel the stomach tickling telling you that it’s time to fill yourself with food, don’t you worry as there is a canteen in the campus. You can get coldrinks, icrecreams and snacks.
Attraction
The models of various warships, submarine, aircraft are also shown as an educational supplement. On outside periphery various display boards show the proud list of martyrs of various wars of Madhya Pradesh origin along with the national heroes. The main attraction of the museum is a gallery which allows visitors to experience the cold of Siachen Glacier and understand the terrains of the Siachen war zones. Apart from this Shaurya Smarak has an amphitheater which is also a attracting part of this place.
Events
One could enjoy the view of the amphitheater here. As when we have IPL or some or the other things depending on what they play there one could enjoy there, it may be match or something related to public interests.
Address and timing
Address :Arera Hills, Opposite Courtyard Marriott, M P Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016
Timings :12.00PM-7.00PM(closed on Wednesday)
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