National Gallery of Portraits

The National Gallery of Portraits in Chandigarh is a portrait of India's relentless struggle for independence spanning over two centuries. Here you will come across photographs of people who led the freedom struggle, as well as various historic events and incidents. There are duplicates of original writings and documents of the freedom fighters and an incredible collection of books on the freedom movement. You can also listen to recorded voices of some of these great leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Also housed at the gallery are rare documents, photographs, books, ceramic murals and sculptures. Every Sunday at 2 PM, the gallery features a film on the freedom movement of India.