Longewala War Memorial Jaisalmer, popularly known as JWM is a memorable establishment dedicated to the war heroes of our nation. The Museum was ideated under Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews and developed by the Indian Army's Dessert Corps. It is a memorial to exhibit the immense strength and richness of Indian soldiers, their glorious contributions and brave sacrifices in times of war.
Jaisalmer specifically was chosen for the development of the museum as it is among the few places that suffered a long stretch of wars and battles including the Battle of Longewala in 1971. The museum holds a number of collections from the wars and was corroborated and opened for people in the year 2015, the golden jubilee of India-Pakistan War. The museum includes equipment, armor, vehicles and more.
The Jaisalmer Museum has also dedicated a prestigious wall for all Param Vir and Maha Vir Chakra holders. It is also segregated into an Audio Visual room, Indian Army Hall and the Laungewale Hall. A souvenir shop and cafe are yet another part of the Museum. Major exhibits at the museum include a Hunter Aircraft that contributed tremendously to destroying the enemy tank in the battle of Longewala. There are also displays of Indian Armies strategies during the India Pakistan War in 1971 in the museum.
History of Longewala War Memorial
The Battle of Longewala was one of the major battles fought on the western at the time of the India Pakistan War of 1971. On the night of 04th or 05th December 1971, Pakistan forces consisting of 4000 soldiers, Sherman Tanks, T-59, and a medium artillery battery attacked the Longewala border post held by 23 Punjab.
Indian soldiers gallantly held the post and show the need for support of IAF. On the morning of 5th Dec 1971, the Hunter aircraft that based at Jaisalmer wreaked havoc on the Pakistani troops with their devastating firepower. The Hunters of 122 Squadron flew 18 sorties and destroyed 100 vehicles, 36 enemy tanks, and killed 200 Pakistan soldiers.
Entrance fee for Longewala war Memorial
40 INR for example the warfare film series. Free for kids below a decade old.
Maybe not far from the Longewala war ministry is Tanot Mata temple. Locals charge the temple to its success of the Indian army. Regarded as the incarnation of the celestial goddess Hinglaj. This temple has a very long association in the wars of 1965 and 1971 when expected to this deity’s boon, maybe perhaps not a good lone bomb burst in its own locale. BSF assembled a massive temple at the location and demonstrated that the unexploded bombs in the temple memorial.
Tanot Mata temple also includes a column of success or Vijay Stambh that was popularized by BSF to indicate the Longewala victory. Annually on December 16, parties take place in the temple to commemorate such an accomplishment that’s only one of the largest in the heritage of India.
- Couple of eateries around, however, perhaps maybe not exactly tidy.
- Washroom center available however unhygienic.
- Free parking
- Medical center
- Lots of souvenir and prasad stores