Archive · 22 May 2025
National War Memorial: An Emotional Journey for the Architect
The National War Memorial in Delhi, designed by Chennai-based architect Yogesh Chandrahasan, is a special place to remember Indian soldiers.
It has an eternal flame and circles representing protection, sacrifice, bravery, and rebirth.
The architect aimed to create a place where soldiers 'come alive' through the memorial, which includes the names of soldiers who died in wars.
The memorial hosts evening ceremonies where families can honor their loved ones, and the design was chosen over 450 others.
Chennai-based architect Yogesh Chandrahasan designed the National War Memorial in Delhi.
The memorial hosts an evening ceremony for families of martyrs.
The memorial contains the names of approximately 25,000 soldiers who lost their lives.
The design was inspired by Captain Vikram Batra's words about returning from war.
The memorial's theme is rebirth, symbolized through four concentric circles.
- Who
- Yogesh Chandrahasan, the architect, and the families of the soldiers.
- What
- The design and emotional impact of the National War Memorial.
- When
- Completed in 2017.
- Where
- New Delhi, at the National War Memorial.
- Why
- To honor Indian soldiers who died in post-independence wars and operations.
- Architect
- Yogesh Chandrahasan
- Location
- New Delhi
- Year of Completion
- 2017
- Memorial Theme
- Rebirth
- Soldiers Memorialized
- Nearly 25,000