Raj Ghat is the Delhi memorial at the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi on 30 January 1948. His cremation took place the following day on the banks of the Yamuna, at a site now known as Raj Ghat. The memorial consists of a simple black marble platform, set in a landscaped area, with an eternal flame and the words “Hey Ram,” traditionally associated with Gandhi’s final utterance.
Raj Ghat became a place of national remembrance and a frequent destination for visiting foreign leaders. Its restrained design reflects Gandhi’s preference for simplicity rather than monumental grandeur. The site is part of a larger memorial area containing commemorations to several Indian leaders.
Visitors sometimes confuse Raj Ghat with Shanti Van, the memorial to Jawaharlal Nehru, or Vijay Ghat, the memorial to Lal Bahadur Shastri. Those sites are nearby but honor different leaders. Raj Ghat specifically marks Gandhi’s cremation location.