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This eternal flame was inaugurated to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti, located at India Gate in New Delhi, is a solemn and iconic symbol of India’s tribute to its fallen soldiers. It was established by the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, on January 26, 1972.
This eternal flame was inaugurated to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
India Gate itself, originally built by the British in 1931, honors the 82,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
The addition of the Amar Jawan Jyoti marked a significant shift, focusing on the valor of independent India’s armed forces. The flame keeps burning day and night, underscoring the nation’s enduring respect for its martyrs.
The structure of Amar Jawan Jyoti consists of a marble pedestal on which a rifle is placed, capped by a soldier’s helmet. An eternal flame burns beside it, symbolizing the immortality of the soldiers’ spirits.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers and serves as a site of national remembrance and pride, particularly during Republic Day celebrations.
