Raj Ghat means Royal Steps and is a place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on 1948.
In New Delhi, we visited Raj Ghat. To reach the memorial site, we walked a long corridor surrounded by beautiful green lawn, well-kept garden and a peaceful place. The vastness of this place is impressive.
Gandhi’s memorial site is made of black marble slab adorned with orange marigolds. The flowers are changed daily. A perpetual flame burns at one end. Inscribed on the stone is “He Ram” (Oh God).
It is mandatory that we must remove our shoes before entering the enclosure to keep the area free of dirt from our footwear.
The place was busy with visitors including school children on a field trip paying homage to him.
My life is my message ~ Mahatma Gandhi
The design of a simple memorial site reflects Gandhi’s modest life. Simplicity at its best.
What a historical landmark. A beautiful ode..
It is very historical and there are other great leaders named in this site.
You are right, the simplicity does seem to reflect who he was. He was a great teacher!
He RULES and ROCKS!
You get to travel the most exotic and heart felt places on the world. Wonderful post Perpetua!
You do, too! Exotic and incredible place, you must GO!
He was one of greats of 20th Century.
One of the bestest, Mr. DaG.
A place I would love to visit. Wonderful pictures.
Thank you, It was surreal….
Absolutely amazing place, so much dedication to arts and history 🙂
That’s why they call it Incredible India.
Indeed!
Thank you for taking us there… What a grand place!
Your turn to go, Amy. Thank you for coming.
Pictures are so beautiful…I want to go there.
Do go, the experience is worth it.