Delhi Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat is a memorial tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi aka Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who was killed by Nathuram Godse on 30 January 1948 in the premises of Birla Mandir. The last words that were uttered out of his mouth “Hey Ram” are inscribed in golden letters on his cenotaph.
The premises of Raj Ghat are covered with lush green gardens with water fountains and variety of exotic plants and trees for the complete serene silence and peaceful environment to remember Mahatma Gandhi known as “Bapu “world over. Prayers and meetings are held every Fridayat 5 pm in his memory.
A visit to Raj Ghat to pay homage is mandatory by all the State Heads as well as visiting dignitaries by laying flowers and offering prayers on his memorial. Trees are planted on his birthday ie 2nd October and his death anniversary, 30th January. This place also homes two museums dedicated to Mahatma Gandhis preaching to the world: Gandhi Memorial Museum that showcases his belongings and photographs of his life and Gandhi Smriti Museum at Tees January Marg which was once a home to him during his last days but was later converted into a museum.
The museum shows the life cycle and philosophy of the Sarvodaya Movement through a movie. If you want to see the show in English the timing is from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm except Thursdays. On Sundays the show is shown at 3 pm in Hindi and at 5 pm in English.
Raj Ghat is a destination visited dedicatedly by followers of Mahatma Gandhi who wishes to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.