Cutting-edge light show honours war heroes in city
Bhopal: Sudarshan Chakra Corps at Dronachal Military Station launched an elaborate light and sound show, showcasing the cultural heritage of Bhopal and the indomitable spirit of war heroes of the Indian Army.
The light and sound show at Yodha Sthal offers the audience a stirring experience, combining cutting-edge technologies, immersive storytelling by 'Shakti Dhara', and mesmerising aesthetics.
The show is curated with a fusion of multimedia elements, including 3D projection videos, thematic lights and laser effects, pyrotechnics, smoke, soundscapes, and much more. The 25-minute show, conceptualised by Sudarshan Chakra Corps, was dedicated to the citizens and children of Bhopal by the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, on April 25, 2025.
The light and sound show opened to the public from June 1 onwards, every Saturday and Sunday from 7:15 to 8 pm at nominal rates. Special screenings are also organised on national holidays. The show has seen an overwhelming response with appreciation from the locals and full houses at all the shows, the army stated on Saturday.
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