The front represents the portrait of Gandhi, born October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India, is an emblematic figure of the struggle for the independence of India against British domination, advocating non-violence (Ahimsa) and passive resistance (Satyagraha). After studying law in London and a significant experience of discrimination in South Africa, he returned to India in 1915 and became an influential leader of the Indian National Congress. He organized movements of non-cooperation and civil disobedience, such as the Salt March in 1930 and the Quit India movement in 1942, to weaken colonial rule. Gandhi promotes economic self-sufficiency (Swadeshi) and the well-being of all (Sarvodaya). Assassinated on January 30, 1948 by a Hindu nationalist, he left a lasting legacy, inspiring world leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
The front shows one of the wheels of the Konârak Sun Temple, located in Odisha, India, is a 13th-century monument dedicated to the sun god Surya, built by King Narasimhadeva I. Designed as a giant stone chariot pulled by seven horses and equipped with twelve wheels, it illustrates Kalinga architecture. The walls adorned with detailed and erotic sculptures bear witness to the refined art of the era. Although the main shrine is in ruins, the site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is being conserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.