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Raj Ghat and associated memorials

Overview

  • •Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in New Delhi, though part of Central Delhi, Delhi, India.
  • •The first memorial there was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, where a black marble platform was raised to mark the location of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end.

Highlights

  • Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in New Delhi, though part of Central Delhi, Delhi, India.
  • The first memorial there was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, where a black marble platform was raised to mark the location of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end.
  • Located on Delhi's Ring Road, a stone footpath leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in New Delhi, though part of Central Delhi, Delhi, India. The first memorial there was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, where a black marble platform was raised to mark the location of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end.

It is about 5.2 km from central Patparganj.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, October and November; May is the hottest, with highs around 38°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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