Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat is a memorial tribute to Mahatama Gandhi, the Father of Nation.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is globally renowned as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu. He got the tilte of ‘Mahatama’ which means Great Soul and ‘Bapu’ by common people who viewed him as political and spiritual leader of India. He was a man of principles who struggled for the freedom of India from the shackles of the British bare-handedly following the principles of non-violence and peace and was actually successful in achieving the same. He attained freedom for India with his inspirational methods of peace, satyagarh-firmness in truth and non-violence. He was the first one to raise a voice against apartheid.
Mahatma Gandhi was killed in 1948 by Nathuram Godse in the premises of Birla Mandir. The black marble spot in Raj Ghat marks the spot of cremation of Mahatama Gandhi. The memorial has engraved the epitaph, “ Hé Ram” in golden letters that are believed to be his last words. The black marble slab of Gandhi’s cremation is surrounded by red earth for the reason that none of Gandhi's ashrams had any "English lawn". An eternal flame burns round the year at one end of the memorial.
Raj Ghat , located on the banks of river Yamuna, is situated on the main Ring Road. The lush green landscape of Raj Ghat is an oasis of peace and tranquil that houses two museums dedicated to Bapu- Gandhi Memorial Museum and Gandhi Smriti Museum.
Raj Ghat is a privileged place for the followers of Gandhiji and every Friday evening Prayers and meetings are held memory.
