Delhi | 28.10.2018 | 02:30 pm ~ 04:00 pm

The Last Days in Birla House

About the walk

Gandhi Smriti is a memorial dedicated to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. It marks the location of his untimely end. Through exhibits in the museum, this walk will examine his beliefs and key historical moments which influenced his work in the struggle for India’s freedom. We will explore the history of the site and its role today as a museum, and trace the events of his final days and hours. Lastly, we will explore the aftermaths of the assassination in the ways in which it affected people at the time, and how it continues to influence us today.

 

This guided tour is free.

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About the walk

Gandhi Smriti is a memorial dedicated to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. It marks the location of his untimely end. Through exhibits in the museum, this walk will examine his beliefs and key historical moments which influenced his work in the struggle for India’s freedom. We will explore the history of the site and its role today as a museum, and trace the events of his final days and hours. Lastly, we will explore the aftermaths of the assassination in the ways in which it affected people at the time, and how it continues to influence us today.

 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Aditya Verghese
An engineer by training and a history enthusiast by passion and . The past and the way it influences the present is a topic of endless fascination. Of particular interest are the events and personalities of India in the last 2 centuries..

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Meeting point

Gandhi Smriti Entrance Gate, Delhi

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow Line)

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Contact at: +91-8943538996 (Aditya)

Email us: walks@sahapedia.org

  • Medium: English
  • Entry is free.
  • Eatables are not allowed inside the complex.
  • Photography is allowed, but selfies at the site of the assassination are not permitted.
  • Videography is not permitted.
  • Parking facilities are not available inside the memorial complex or on the main road. Limited parking facilities are available in the side lanes to the main road. Hence, we recommend that you use public transport.