APF :: Armed Police Force

The monument was inaugurated by His Majesty the king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev at the APF Headquarters premises on 18 December 2003, inaugural designed under the astrological and tantrik principles. The main characteristics of the monument are as follows

1. The tantrik sign symbolizes goddess Bagalamukhi

2. The three pillars of the monument represent the motto of the Armed Police Force i.e. “Peace, Security, Commitment”

3. The three Nepalese traditional swords (KHUNDA) symbolize the court of Arms of the Armed Police Force. The crown at the top symbolizes the emblem of national unity. ”

The Bagalamukhi Nishan

In Nepal, there is a tradition of creating an Armed Force under the guardianship of a deity. The Armed Police Force is fortunate to be blessed with the Nishan (colour) of the goddess BAGALAMUKHI BHAGAWATI. This colour was bestowed to the Armed Police Force on the auspicious occasion of PHULPATI (23 October 2001) at Royal Nepalese Army Pavilion, Tundikhel

Tantrik significance of the colour of the Armed Police Force

The Bagalamukhi Yantra

Meanings of different shapes of the Yantra

• CIRCLE : Circle signifies the original shape of earth and the sources of energy emitted from the core of earth.

• TRIANGLE : The reverse triangle pointed downwards resembles the feminine (Nature) deity. Similarly, the upright triangles resemble to the masculine. But the epicenter of both the triangles signify the rendezvous of consummate and therefore the source of origin of energy.

• EPICENTER : The center point is considered as the center of existence signifying the abode of God. Being self-immovable, It is believed that the god controls all the activities (religion, existence and regime). Therefore, the center point resembles the appropriate place of God's existence.

One of the triangles constructed in the monument vindicates peace, security and commitment. The center point suggesting independence, sovereignty and commitment is considered the highest objective and essence of ideology of Armed Police Force and therefore is supported by three pillars from three dimensions. To accentuate the significance of the Ideology the altar of the monument in dept alight.