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Times of delhi now11/8/2023 ![]() ![]() It is then followed by the India gate Independence Day parade which moves towards the Rajpath. President of India pays his homage to the Indian soldiers who fought for the country by placing a circlet at Amar Jawan Jyoti which is located under the India gate arch. It is visited by Indian President every year on the Republic Day, on 26th January. Republic day at India Gate is one such activity that shows the prominence this structure holds in the country. The importance of India Gate is not only as a war monument, but more than that. TO THE DEAD OF THE INDIAN ARMIES WHO FELL AND ARE HONOURED IN FRANCE AND FLANDERS MESOPOTAMIA AND PERSIA EAST AFRICA GALLIPOLI AND ELSEWHERE IN THE NEAR AND THE FAR-EAST AND IN SACRED MEMORY ALSO OF THOSE WHOSE NAMES ARE HERE RECORDED AND WHO FELL IN INDIA OR THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER AND DURING THE THIRD AFGHAN WAR. Below INDIA following Quote has been inscribed: These names also included that of a female nurse of Territorial Force who lost her life in 1917.īoth the sides of India Gate arch are also carved with word INDIA which is bordered by MCMXIV 1914 on left and MCMXIX 1919 on the right. ![]() However, due to security reasons, reading the names is not possible. Names of soldiers who scarified their lives for the country have been inscribed on India Gate. ![]() Later the statue was removed from here and moved to Coronation Park. A marble statue of King George V was kept under the roof of canopy. As per some, canopy near the India Gate, which was also designed by Edwin Lutyens, underwent a small change. There are also plans to construct a National War Memorial near the India Gate canopy along with a National War Museum close to the Princess Park. Many tourists can be seen relaxing and enjoying their time within the complex of India Gate. Making your visit to India Gate even better are the India Gate lawns which serve as perfect picnic spot for visitors. Located at the end of Rajpath, it has now become a popular recreational spot with choices of activities as varying as boating, sightseeing or relaxing. The popularity of India Gate can be known from the fact that it is an integral part of every Delhi tour since bygone eras. With a height of 42 meters and impressive structure which is accompanied by the captivating surroundings, India Gate attracts hordes of visitors every day. ![]()
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