Raj Ghat and associated memorials

Raj Ghat (Hindi: राज घाट) is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi's cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi in India on Ring Road officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial. Two museums dedicated to Gandhi, including the National Gandhi Museum, are located near by.

Raj Ghat

Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Putina lay a wreath at Raj Ghat during a state visit on 3 October 2000.]] The memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, (literally 'O' Ram', but also translated to 'O God'), believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi. The memorial was designed by Vanu G. Bhuta. It was originally designed to reflect the simplicity of Mahatma Gandhi's life. The design that won the government of India invitational competition had the black marble slab surrounded by red earth as none of Gandhiji's ashram residences had any "English lawn". The memorial has gone through a number of design changes since then, a few at the behest of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India.

In recent years, it has become customary for foreign dignitaries visiting India to pay their respects to Gandhi at the Raj Ghat by laying flowers or wreaths on the platform. As a sign of respect, visitors are required to remove footwear before approaching the memorial. A commemorative ceremony is held every Friday. Prayer sessions are held at the Raj Ghat on Gandhi's birth and death anniversaries.

Other memorials

Raj Ghat loosely translates to King Court (where King alludes to the importance of the place). Several other samādhis or cremation spots of other famous leaders can be found in the vicinity of Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna. The landscaping and planting of these memorials was performed by Sydney Percy-Lancaster, the Secretary of the Agri Horticultural Society of India, and the last Englishman to hold the post of Superintendent of Horticultural Operations, Government of India.

Jawaharlal Nehru's samadhi is to the north of the Raj Ghat and is known as the Shantivan or Shanti Vana meaning the forest of peace. The area has a beautiful park adorned with trees planted by visiting dignitaries and heads of state. His grandson Sanjay Gandhi's samadhi is adjacent to it.

List of memorials at Raj Ghat area

The complete list of Raj Ghat and associated memorials is as follows (mentioned in the chronological order of death):

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Mel Helama
14 September 2015
It's amazing because it's in the middle of old Delhi very chaotic and loud, however inside there is no noise, only a deep sense of spirituality, it's so worth it!
Vinod Saini
11 January 2022
Rajghat is a amazing place to visit. Apart from this there are lots of historical and heritage places here: https://www.magazinesworld.org/51-famous-temples-of-india-memorable-temple-tour-of-india/
John C
21 January 2014
Memorial for Mahatma Gandhi at the place where he was cremated. You'll need to take off your shoes to get close!
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Gerardo L
26 April 2019
Es el lugar de cremación de Mahatma Gandhi, se pueden ver algunas de sus frases escritas en el mármol, vale la pena!
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