Shaurya Smarak
शौर्य स्मारक
A national war memorial park opened in 2016, honouring soldiers who died in India's wars, with a red flame sculpture and exhibition halls.
Shaurya Smarak covers about 12 acres. Its centrepiece is a granite memorial pillar about 62 feet tall, alongside a red glass "flame" sculpture. The underground galleries use multimedia to tell the story of wars and heroism since India's independence. The site also has an open-air amphitheatre and gardens. Entry is inexpensive, and it is closed on Mondays. The site is illuminated in the evening, so arriving before dusk is a good idea. It lies east of the city centre, about 10 minutes by car from the New Town area.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 13:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- Moti Masjid, Bhopal
- Bharat Bhavan
- State Museum, Bhopal
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
- Gohar Mahal
- Taj-ul-Masajid
- Upper Lake (Bhojtal) & Boat Club