Raj
Ghat (Delhi) |
Introduction:
Raj GhatThe mortal remains of mahatma Gandhi were cremated
on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening
of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with
the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden
with fountains and a variety of exotic trees. 4 km away from
Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring
Rd on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat. Jawaharlal Nehru
Rd also ends opp. Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed
here.
Ordinary people, VIPs, foreign tourists all come here at Rajghat
to pay their homage to him. On every Friday (the day of his
death) a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a regular feature
of projecting Gandhi philosophy in picture, sculpture and
photos from 10-00 to 17-00 is being performed at Rajghat.
Besides, there is Gandhi Memorial Museum projecting his life
and the philosophy of Sarvodaya Movement in film from 9-30
to 17-30 except Thursday and on Sunday at 16-00 in Hindi and
17-00 in English. Two museums dedicated to Gandhi are situated
nearby. The Gandhi Memorial Museum is just across the road.
It houses many belongings of Gandhi and photographs from his
life. Gandhi Smriti Museum is housed in the Birla House at
Tees January Marg, where Mahatma spent his last days and was
shot down by Godse. The beautiful Zinat-ul Masjid or the Most
Beautiful of Mosques towers over Raj Ghat. It is rarely visited
by the tourists. Some of the prominent names include the name
of the British Queen Elizabeth II, Ho Chi Minh, Gough Whitman
the former Australian Prime Minister and Dwight Eisenhower
the President of USA. |
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