Shaurya Vedanam Festival: Showcasing Indian Military Might
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Shaurya Vednam Festival |
| Dates | 7-8 March 2025 |
| Location | Motihari, East Champaran district, Bihar |
| Objective | Showcase military might of Indian Armed Forces; inspire youth towards defence |
| Organizers | Ministry of Defence and East Champaran District Administration |
| Inaugurated by | Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Chief Guests | Radha Mohan Singh, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, and other senior officials |
| Military Exhibits | K-9 Vajra gun, T-90 Bhishma tank, Swati radar, BMP combat vehicle, models of submarines, destroyers, aircraft carriers, flypast of fighter jets and helicopters |
| Historical Significance of Motihari | Birthplace of George Orwell, centre of Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha |
| Scenic Spots in Motihari | Kesaria Buddhist Stupa (tallest in the world), Ashoka Pillar (36½ feet high, installed in 249 BC) |