A memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi on the Adyar River bank in Guindy, built at the spot where a portion of his ashes was immersed.
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Free
Highlights
- Built in 1956 at the site where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the Adyar River
- Architecture inspired by the Hindu temple style, with a towering shikhara and carved pillars
- Interior murals and photographs tracing key moments of the Indian independence movement
- The central hall houses a marble platform marking the exact immersion spot
- Surrounded by well-maintained gardens with views of the Adyar River estuary
- Annual commemorative events on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) and Martyrs' Day (January 30)
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