RAJGHAT | MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL | NEW DELHI

Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad). Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River.Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation, Antyeshti (Antim Sanskar) on 30 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns at one end. Located on Delhi’s Ring Road, officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road, a stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.
The eternal flame that burns 24 hours makes you think of the respect the humble man and the father of the nation commands in the hearts of people in India and around the world. The place is peaceful, well maintained and the gardens surrounding it are beautiful. There are quotes by Mahatma Gandhi in the corridors that extend around the memorial. You have to remove all footwear before you enter but there is a facility available so there’s no worry there. The place is worth a visit to remember a great man.
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