It’s the first long weekend of the year! All thanks to the 75th Republic Day. You get to plan a great weekend away with your friends and family. Yet you can enjoy the patriotic vibes if you plan accordingly. Delhiites get to enjoy the vibrant and enthusiastic live parade and air show on the Kartavya Path or cosily from their home. You could do that too, I mean cosily watch the parade or fly to Delhi! If not then, head over to these memorial spots in south India and explore its history over this weekend.
This 75th Republic Day Check Out 6 Memorial Places In South India
1. Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamil Nadu
Hello from the Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India! #Gandhi #Madurai #TamilNadu #India pic.twitter.com/zwYMTzncBo
— Sheenie Ambardar MD (@DrAmbardar) January 5, 2020
This place houses the blood-stained clothes of Gandhi when he was assassinated in New Delhi. Then head over to this memorial spot in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This city also offers a historical background for the memorial because Gandhiji took Harijans or untouchables to Meenakshi Temple. This was seen as a historic moment in Indian society.
2. Cellular Jail, Port Blair
At the Cellular Jail, Port Blair. Heart rending sights. Shock. Horror. Awe. Outraged by the institutionalised and meticulously planned torture. Nothing but the deepest respect for those who fought for the freedom of our country and the sacrifices they made. #cellularjail #andaman pic.twitter.com/Vzy16qwhh0
— Rakhshanda Jalil (@RakhshandaJalil) December 23, 2022
This jail was feared by all as being banished across the black water or kala pani was one of the most gruesome punishments back in the day. It was built in 1906, the prisoners were at the mercy of guards and officials. In turn, they tortured prisoners too much. This is now a memorial museum in south india and has exhibitions on various freedom fighters. Do not miss out on the light and sound show held here.
3. French War Memorial, Tamil Nadu
This #RemembranceDay I happened to be in Puducherry and visited the French War Memorial dedicated to the numerous Indian soldiers who fought in #WorldWar1 to defend France.
The 🇮🇳 🇫🇷 relationship is a precious and historic one. Honoured to be associated with it.#ArmisticeDay pic.twitter.com/eiiRcGxZFH— Petal Gahlot (@petal_gahlot) November 11, 2021
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Another memorial in South India is dedicated to the war heroes of World War I in Puducherry. It is called French as Puducherry still has a lot of French-Indian influence and is dedicated to these residents. There are bronze plaques that list the names of the brave soldiers who died fighting for the country in World War I and World War II.
4. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, Tamil Nadu
Visited Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial today. The burial site of former President of India Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam located in his home town, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.#travel #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/BZKBtMT3ys
— Priya Nath (@patna_calling) March 31, 2023
It is constructed to honor the life and remarkable accomplishments of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India. This is situated in this hometown in Rameshwaram. You will find some of his unique collections, which include missile replicas and information on the Pokhran Nuclear Test; these are kept at this museum. Even his home in Rameshwaram is open for visits and has been turned into a museum called “House of Kalam”.
5. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Tamil Nadu
Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
Remembering it today on 4 th July on the occasion of Mahasamadhi which took place in 1902.
JAY JAGANNATH.
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/GcA80y9ncD— Tapan Kumar Satpthy (@TapanSatpthy) July 4, 2021
This memorial spot in south india is one of the picturesque ones on the list! It is situated in Kanyakumari’s southernmost tip. Hence you will get to enjoy the waves splashing against the rock on which this memorial is set. This was built to honour the place where Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment at this spot. There is even a meditation hall at the memorial for visitors to meditate.
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Are you aware of any other popular memorial places in south india? Have you explored them?
Happy 75th Republic Day!
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