Gandhi Smriti Museum - New Delhi

Place of Gandhiji's death and his prayer place. This was Birla house where Gandhiji stayed when he came to Delhi after Independence. Now it's called Gandhi Smriti and Birla house is right next door.

Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated on Tees January Road, formerly Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India. It is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. It was originally the house of the Birla family, Indian business tycoons. It is now home to the Eternal Gandhi Multimedia Museum, which was established in 2005. Gandhi Smriti (former Birla House), New Delhi, India The museum is open every day except Mondays and national holidays. Entry is free for all. The 12-bedroom house was built in 1928 by Ghanshyamdas Birla. Sardar Patel and Mahatma Gandhi were frequent guests of the Birlas. During his final stay, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here from 9 September 1947 to 30 January 1948 when he was assassinated. Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to Ghanshyamdas Birla seeking to turn part of the Birla House in to a memorial. Ghanshyamdas was rather reluctant to give up the house with associated memories. The Birla House was purchased from KK Birla, in 1971, by the Government of India, after protracted and tough negotiations, in which, according to some reports, he even included the cost of fruit trees in the sale price. Eventually KK Birla, sold the property to the Government for Rs 5.4 million and seven acres of urban land in exchange, which was considered a very profitable deal. Birla House opened for the public on 15 August 1973, renamed the Gandhi Smriti (or Gandhi Remembrance). The museum in the building houses a number of articles associated with Gandhi's life and death. Visitors can tour the building and grounds, viewing the preserved room where Gandhi lived and the place on the grounds where he was shot while holding his nightly public walk. Gandhi was shot during his prayers at the place where Martyr's Column now stands. The Martyr's Column now marks the place where Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation" was assassinated. The Gandhi Smriti or Birla House is located at 5 Tees January Marg, a couple of kilometres from the Connaught Place, one of the Central Business District's of New Delhi. Outside the house stands a pillar that contains a swastika symbol. The prominence of the pillar means that it has been used as a visual example of the way the ethical meaning of the swastika symbol has changed in the West in the 20th century.[dubious – discuss] The same pillar also contains the Sanskrit symbol for the meditation sound, Om.

Gandhi Smriti formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated on Tees January Road, formerly Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India. It is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. It was originally the house of the Birla family, Indian business tycoons. It is now home to the Eternal Gandhi Multimedia Museum, which was established in 2005. The museum is open every day except Mondays and national holidays. Entry is free for all.

Very calm and quite place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last days of his life and was assassinated. In the museum you can see a lot of items associated with Mahatma Gandhi's life.

A great place to visit for all Indians... You may see the place of Gandhiji's martyrdom... Exhibition on Gandhiji's life... See the place where Gandhiji last met Sardar Patel...

Worth visiting place. It is open now and there is no entry fee. There are guides inside who will give you directions and explain everything there. Many things are interesting and digital. They will show you the animated film of how Gandhi was assassinated by Nathu Ram Godse. There is the bed of Mahatma Gandhi and detailed writing of how Gandhi spent his last 48 hours, what are their visions and thoughts and all. It will be closed on Monday. Recording is prohibited there but photos are allowed. Don't miss this place if you are in Delhi. There are many more attractions nearby.

The great country India is land of Mahatma Gandhi. His methods and teachings were unique. Gandhi Smriti which is originally known as Birla house is the place where Gandhi ji spent his last 144 days of life. This place is turned into museum and open for common visitors. From his praying area to where he was shot, everything is at this place. Must visit place for everyone specially kids and school going students.

Peaceful | Part of History | Enriching. Gandhi Smriti is one of the few hidden gems in Delhi. Has great artifacts based on Gandhi's life and his messages. I went there quite a few times. Even if you are not aware of the Gandhi's life and his part in making us independent, then also this place is a must visit. Among the constant chaos and noise in Delhi, this place will bring peace and enrichment in you.