About Param Vir Chakra Memorial
The Param Vir Chakra Memorial is a war memorial located at Marina Park in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Dedicated to the 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for wartime gallantry, it features busts, plaques and informative displays honouring their bravery. Situated along the seafront promenade, the memorial serves as a place of remembrance and patriotic education for visitors to the islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air memorial set within the landscaped Marina Park along the sea front. The site displays busts and plaques of the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees with brief citations of their acts of gallantry, arranged along paved walkways with seating and lighting. The surroundings include manicured gardens, sea views, and the park promenade. It is a quiet, respectful space for sightseeing, photography and learning about the awardees, often visited as part of a walk through Marina Park.
Key highlights
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Dedicated to all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees with individual busts and plaques
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Located on the scenic Marina Park seafront promenade in Sri Vijaya Puram
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Informative displays detailing citations of gallantry
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Landscaped park setting with sea views and paved walkways