Rediscover India's journey of independence with Tourism Ministry's digital calendar- In pics
The Ministry of Tourism`s digital calendar showcases "Incredible Stories of India`s Independence" as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and is dedicated to tourism sites across India.
Union Tourism Ministry launched new digital calendar featuring Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat which served as one of the main centres of India`s freedom struggle and home to Mahatma Gandhi for over a decade along with the 105-year old Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands that once housed political prisoners exiled by British to mark 75 years of independence of the country. Check the calendar here
Red Fort: The synonym of independence
February telling the tale of a warrior queen
Incredible journey that changed Mohandas to Mahatma
Jallianwala Bagh: Beautiful garden turned into martyr`s memorial
Cellular Jail: Prison transformed to the icon of freedom
Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: This 105-year-old colonial prison, once used by the British to exile political prisoners, symbolizes both the suffering and heroic struggle of India`s freedom fighters.Gateway of India rediscover the incredible journey that turned a welcome arch into a doorway to freedom.
June featuring Gateway of India
Iron Man of India featuring July
Rediscover Khongjom War Memorial in August
Incredible journey of The Residency Lucknow
Incredible journey of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The month of October features the image of INA Memorial where one can rediscover the incredible journey that turned an Indian Civil Services officer into a champion of freedom.
INA Memorial in Manipur is a monument dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, this is where the flag of the Indian National Army, formed by Bose in 1943, was first unfurled. The Memorial`s collection of war memorabilia is a reminder of his charismatic leadership.
November displaying incredible Vellore Fort
National War Memorial: Countless tales of bravery turned into timeless legends
December features the image of National War Memorial, the monument that pays tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation, post-independence. It also commemorates the soldiers who participated and made the supreme sacrifice in Peace Keeping Missions and Counter-Insurgency Operations.