About Telangana Martyrs Memorial
The Telangana Martyrs Memorial, also known as Telangana Amara Jyothi or Amaraveerula Stupam, is a monumental structure located on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad. Inaugurated in June 2023, it commemorates the 369 students and activists who lost their lives during the 1969 agitation for a separate Telangana state. The memorial features a giant seamless stainless-steel structure shaped like a diya (lamp), standing as a symbol of sacrifice and unity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see a massive, mirror-finish stainless-steel structure rising 161 feet into the sky, designed in the shape of an eternal flame or diya. The memorial complex includes a museum showcasing rare photos and videos of the 1969 agitation, a red granite stupa for paying homage, and illuminated views at night. The surrounding area offers scenic views of Hussain Sagar Lake and nearby landmarks.
Key highlights
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World's largest seamless stainless-steel memorial structure
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Museum displaying historical photos and videos of the 1969 agitation
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Red granite stupa dedicated to the martyrs
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Night illumination offering breathtaking visuals
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Symbolic design representing sacrifice and unity
History of Telangana Martyrs Memorial
The memorial commemorates the 369 students and activists who died during the 1969 Telangana agitation, a mass movement demanding the creation of a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated on 22 June 2023 by then Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
Culture & Context
Telangana Martyrs Memorial Day is observed on 2 June every year in all districts of Telangana State. The monument serves as a focus for remembering the sacrifices made during the statehood movement and stands as a symbol of pride and history for the region.
Route
| By air | Approximately 34 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. |
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