Traditionally Ramu area is the sanctuary of wild elephants
The shape of ivory has been selected for this magnificent piece of architecture
to highlight this traditional wild life . Ivory is also the basic weapon of
self defence for elephant.
This depiction of ivory in the design of the gate symbolizes
the firm determination of our soldiers
sol to present oneself defending the
motherland and its sovereignty. The gate was thus named as Elephant Gate.
The length of each ivory is 74 feet having diameter of 9.5 feet. Its max elevation is 36 feet from ground level.
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