Gallantry Awards

Gallantry Awards of India – Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra medals displayed together.
India’s Highest Gallantry Awards Honoring Bravery and Courage.

What Are Gallantry Awards?

Gallantry Awards are given to recognize acts of bravery and heroism by the Indian Armed Forces and civilians. These medals symbolize courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable spirit of nationalism.

Gallantry Awards of India:

Indian Army officer receiving a gallantry award from the President of India during an official ceremony.

India’s Gallantry Awards symbolize courage, sacrifice, and selfless service to the nation. They remind us that the spirit of bravery is eternal — inspiring every citizen to act with honor and dedication.

The Six Prestigious Gallantry Awards of India :

“Param Vir Chakra medal – India’s highest military gallantry award for exceptional bravery.
Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra medal – India’s highest peacetime gallantry award for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Ashoka Chakra
Mahavir Chakra medal, India’s second-highest military decoration for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
Maha Vir Chakra
Kirti Chakra medal, India’s peacetime gallantry award presented for courageous action and self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
Kirti Chakra
Vir Chakra medal, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award given for acts of bravery in the battlefield.
Vir Chakra
Shaurya Chakra medal, India’s peacetime gallantry award for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice.
Shaurya Chakra

Gallantry Awards of India – Honouring Bravery, Courage, and Sacrifice

India’s Gallantry Awards celebrate the spirit of heroism and selfless service shown by our brave soldiers.
These medals — Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra — honour acts of exceptional courage in war and peace.
Each award tells a story of fearless devotion and sacrifice for the nation.

The President of India confers a gallantry award to an Indian Army officer during an official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Gallantry Awards received
Collection of Indian gallantry medals including Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra.
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Indian Army soldiers march in formation during a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi.
76 Republic Day parade on January 26

Honoring the Courage, Sacrifice, and Valor of Our Bravehearts.

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