The former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paying homage at Shakti Sthal on 15 August 2007

Shakti Sthal (transl. 'Place of strength') is a memorial in Raj Ghat, New Delhi, India, marking the cremation site of Indira Gandhi.[1] Politicians of the Indian National Congress traditionally visit the monument to pay tributes.[2][3][4]

Description

The site is marked by a large monolithic rock of iron ore, symbolizing the title "iron lady of India".[5] The rock was sourced from one of the mines in Sundergarh district.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Shakti Sthal in Delhi | Delhi Shakti Sthal". Delhi Tourism. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Ani |. "Rahul Gandhi pays floral tribute to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 37th death anniversary". The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "Watch: Congress leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 37th death anniversary at Shakti Sthal | News - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: Sonia, Manmohan, Pranab pay tributes to ex-PM at Shakti Sthal". The Financial Express. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  5. 1 2 Mohanty, Rajesh. "Indira's rock solid Odisha link - Stone that projects ex-PM as lady with iron will sourced from Sundergarh". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

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