Gandhi Smriti
Museum Museum and memorial at Gandhi's final residence
Gandhi Smriti preserves Mahatma Gandhi’s final residence in New Delhi, the site of his assassination in 1948. Visitors tour the prayer room, exhibition rooms and the tranquil grounds used for memorial ceremonies.
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Gandhi Smriti is a museum and memorial in New Delhi located on Tees January Marg, built around the house where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last 144 days. The site is dedicated to Gandhi’s life, philosophy and the circumstances of his assassination on 30 January 1948.
The museum complex contains the preserved room where Gandhi lived and was shot, a prayer ground marking the assassination spot, and galleries with photographs, letters and exhibits about his campaigns and ideas. The house retains original furnishings and the layout that reflect the period of Gandhi’s final residence.
The property was formerly a private residence known as Birla House before being converted into a public museum and memorial. The conversion preserved the house and established memorial spaces and exhibition areas to interpret Gandhi’s life and legacy for visitors.
Gandhi Smriti stands in central New Delhi on Tees January Marg, within the city’s administrative area and near other central government landmarks. It is accessible by road from central parts of the city.
- Birla House origin: The site occupies the former Birla House and preserves the layout of Gandhi's last residence, including many original furnishings and the specific room where he was shot.
- Visiting note: Entry policies and visiting hours are managed by government authorities; many visitors allow a short visit of 30-60 minutes to see the preserved room and main exhibits.
What to See #
- Preserved room (site of assassination): The small room where Mahatma Gandhi lived during his final months and where he was assassinated on 30 January 1948; the space is preserved and marked within the site.
- Prayer ground and memorial: A ground-level memorial and the prayer ground that marks the spot where the assassination occurred; this outdoor area is part of the museum complex and is treated as a place of reflection.
- Exhibition galleries: Permanent exhibitions and displays covering Gandhi's life, nonviolent movement, and correspondence, arranged across galleries in the house-turned-museum.
How to Get to Gandhi Smriti #
Gandhi Smriti is in central New Delhi near India Gate and the Presidential estate. Nearest metro: Lok Kalyan Marg or Central Secretariat stations; from Connaught Place it’s a 15-20 minute walk or short auto/taxi ride.
Tips for Visiting Gandhi Smriti #
- Arrive early to stand where Gandhi was shot; the prayer ground can be crowded around 5:17pm (the time of the assassination) on special observance days.
- Respect the silence inside the prayer room and the small upstairs room that contains the flat where Gandhi spent his final days.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Raj Ghat across the Yamuna for a fuller view of Gandhi's memorials in Delhi.
Best Time to Visit Gandhi Smriti #
Winter months (November-February) are most pleasant for outdoor visits to Gandhi Smriti and surrounding sites.
Weather & Climate near Gandhi Smriti #
Gandhi Smriti's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 40°C. Moderate rainfall (721 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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