Punjab State War Heroes Memorial and Museum

Punjab State War memorial and museum is directed to showcase the fabulous gallantry deeds of the brave hearts of Punjab. It is planned to immortalize the deeds of brave soldiers and to inspire and infuse the spirit of patriotism in the youth with the cost of Rs 130 crores. The main attraction of this magnificent campus is a 45-metre high stainless steel sword on the central edifice. This iconic structure stands atop a circular platform surrounded by a water body. Names of nearly 3500 martyrs are inscribed on the memorial built at an elevation of 4 m. A perfect mixture of traditional architecture and modern style, the memorial houses 9 state-of-the-art galleries built to showcase Punjab's martial tradition and military campaigns from the era of Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, the rise of Sikh empire and much more through photographs, illustrations, paintings, artefacts, weapons and interactive panels. Museum also exhibits a MiG-23 and a model of the decommissioned aircraft carrier ship, INS Vikrant, three tanks have also been displayed - a 'Sherman' Pakistani tank which was captured in 1965 by India's 7th Light Cavalry, a Pakistani 'Patton' tank that the Indian Army secured in 1971 and India's Centurion Tank that figured prominently in the 1965 and 1971 Wars. Visitors can enjoy a special light and sound show here.