Venue: Rajghat, Delhi
Given that Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is a national holiday coming Friday, a trip to Rajghat, a monument in his memory, is the thing to do.
Rajghat is situated at the bank of river Yamuna. The main edifice at Rajghat is a black marble platform that has been placed at the cremation spot of the Mahatma. It is an open monument with an eternal flame burning on a torch at one side. The words “Hey Ram” are inscribed in Devnagari script on the other side. A stone elevated boundary surrounds this structure.
The whole area is covered with lawns and trees and when we went, we saw children playing and people sitting on the grass.
The site has a calming atmosphere and the open area relaxes the senses. Rajghat can be visited from 10 am to 5 pm any day. Beside Rajghat is the Gandhi Memorial Museum. The adjacent area has many other memorials (Shanti Van for Jawaharlal Nehru, Shaktisthal for Indira Gandhi, Vir Bhumi for Rajiv Gandhi etc.) that are open to all visitors.
This area has ample parking space for cars and larger vehicles. If one is not driving, various transport options such as buses, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws are available. The site is not far from the Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. or the Indrapastha Metro Station. One may need a cycle / autorickshaw from the metro stations to reach Rajghat.
To summarise, this is a peaceful place, no entry charges and an activity suitable for most parts of the year, except may be peak summer days.
Everytime I visit this great monument, it gives me goose pimples.
The Mahatma is the epitome of peace and love and we just wish our present age politicians can even come close.
Wow. I’m amazed with how I didn’t see this on my last trip. Kept a mental note for this. Will visit soon!
Everytime i visit this place, it make me happy. It brings the historical moments alive. Its one of the most beautiful place to visit in Delhi.
I find Rajghat very peaceful. I am yet to attend the Friday special prayers here though. I like the way bhajans float around in the green space.
The few times that we have visited Rajghat, we have always been overwhelmed by emotion. The serenity of the place seems to be alive with the presence of the great man. An experience that leaves a lasting impact.
I have been to Rajghat and I know its such a beautiful memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. I love those words that are inscribed as well, the words that supposedly Gandhi spoke before dying.
Indeed amazing place to visit and a place to remember forever. Lovely post
The serenity and the calmness the place has to offer, always draw me towards it. It is also very well maintained. I haven’t been able to attend any prayers, but have paid a visit to it.
Very Good Place To Visit.. Neat & Clean Surrounding… Easily Accessible Place By Public Transport… Peaceful & Soothing Environment… One can witness variety of flowers and plants here….
I have never got a chance to visit this memorial, hopefully on my next visit would surely like to visit.
I have been to Rajghat and I must say that it is one of the must visit places in Delhi.