🇮🇳GUARDIANS OF THE NATION • राष्ट्र के अमर रक्षक🇮🇳

National War Memorial & Honors Guide

The Sanctum of Supreme Sacrifice

Discover the profound heritage of the National War Memorial, the four sacred concentric Chakras, and India's prestigious military gallantry decorations.

The Four Sacred Chakras

Modeled after the ancient defensive Chakravyuh formation at the National War Memorial, New Delhi

1

Amar Chakra (Circle of Immortality)

The innermost sacred sanctum housing the 15.5-meter tall obelisk and the eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) symbolizing the immortal soul of the martyr.

2

Veerta Chakra (Circle of Bravery)

A covered gallery displaying 6 bronze murals depicting iconic battles fought by the Army, Navy, and Air Force since Independence.

3

Tyag Chakra (Circle of Sacrifice)

16 concentric granite brick walls bearing the names of over 26,000 fallen soldiers etched in golden letters, structured like a traditional Chakravyuh.

4

Raksha Chakra (Circle of Protection)

An outer ring of over 600 dense trees representing the soldiers guarding the nation, shielding citizens from all threats.

Indian Military Gallantry Decorations

Instituted by the President of India to honor unmatched courage, leadership, and supreme sacrifice

Wartime Highest

Param Vir Chakra (PVC)

Ribbon: Plain purple ribbon

India's highest military decoration awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.

Wartime Second Highest

Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)

Ribbon: Half-white, half-orange ribbon

Awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea, or in the air.

Wartime Gallantry

Vir Chakra (VrC)

Ribbon: Half-blue, half-orange ribbon

Awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land or at sea or in the air.

Peacetime Highest

Ashoka Chakra (AC)

Ribbon: Green ribbon with an orange vertical stripe

India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of the enemy.

Peacetime Second Highest

Kirti Chakra (KC)

Ribbon: Green ribbon with two orange vertical stripes

Awarded for conspicuous gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, embodying selfless courage.

Peacetime Gallantry

Shaurya Chakra (SC)

Ribbon: Green ribbon with three orange vertical stripes

Awarded for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, recognizing extraordinary bravery.

Battle Cries of Indian Army Regiments

The electrifying war cries that have struck dread into enemy lines across history

13 Jammu & Kashmir Riflesदुर्गे माता की जय (Durge Mata Ki Jai)
The Grenadiersसर्वदा शक्तिशाली (Sarvada Shaktishali)
16 Bihar Regimentबजरंग बली की जय (Bajrang Bali Ki Jai)
Kumaon Regimentकालिका माता की जय (Kalika Mata Ki Jai)
Rajputana Riflesराजा रामचंद्र की जय (Raja Ramchandra Ki Jai)
Gorkha Riflesजय महाकाली, आयो गोरखाली (Jai Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali)
Punjab Regimentबोले सो निहाल, सत श्री अकाल (Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal)
Maratha Light Infantryबोल श्री छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज की जय (Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai)

Keep Their Sacred Memory Alive

Light a virtual flame, read the immortal sagas of bravery, and leave your personal words of tribute on the Fallen Heroes Wall.