Raj Ghat, The Tomb of Mahatma Gandhi
The Raj Ghat was a most blissful and heart-breaking surprise, and an early highlight of my trek.
The area was filled with a paplable divine presence, be it from Gandhi or the millions of worhsipers who have come here. I was moved nearly to tears in this place of great stillness and tranquility. Though not seen in these pictures, I saw Indians of different religions come here to pay their respects - all differences were left at the gate for one who led India to independence from British rule. |
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As with many 'samadhi' sites of great saints and holy individuals, it is common practice to circumambulate the crypt three times, repeating a mantra of some significance to the saint. The box at the far end of the black marble crypt is an 'eternal flame' for the site. I stayed here for a long time, being very moved and enjoy the radiance of the place, despite an abnoxious sales pitch from my tour guide for a psychic reading. |
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